February 21, 2023
Oil and gas: The investment gap dilemma
The 2022 energy crisis produced higher prices and policy changes that encouraged investment in the oil and gas sector again.
February 4, 2023
Oil markets: An early peek into 2023
Despite Western sanctions and volatile prices, Russian oil exports proved resilient last year. The global oil market may face different…
August 18, 2022
Residential property prices increased by 2.7 percent
In the second quarter of 2022, the Swiss Residential Property Price Index (IMPI) increased by 2.7 percent from the previous quarter to…
July 13, 2022
Inflation: Causes and consequences
Inflation is the result of poor economic policy Irresponsible leaders have pursued easy money as a solution to economic woes Governments…
June 3, 2022
Electric power prices rising sharply in Switzerland
The Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom) predicts a significant increase in electricity tariffs next year and possible supply disruptions…
June 3, 2022
Swiss inflation at historic peak
The increase of 0.7 per cent compared to the previous month can be attributed to various factors, including the rise in house rental prices…
May 17, 2021
BAK Economics: “No strong inflation in Switzerland…”
Rising prices are creating unease and concern, but the institute with offices in Basel, Zurich and Lugano believes the fears are unfounded,…