The Economy of Switzerland

The Economy of Switzerland

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Did China Just Drop The Ball On Global Dominance?

China’s position as the world’s factory is shifting. Growth is slowing to approximately 4-5%, wages are rising, the workforce is shrinking due to an aging population, the property crisis is weighing on GDP, and Western tariffs are restricting exports. For decades, China produced ...  Show more

A Short Story About Why You Cannot Buy A House

Home ownership is now unattainable in every major city worldwide. For the first time, none of the 95 cities tracked by Demographia are considered affordable. In cities such as Hong Kong (14.4 times income), Sydney (13.8 times), Vancouver, London, and San Francisco, housing prices ...  Show more

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Swiss central bank ready for Credit Suisse support
World Business Report

Credit Suisse could be in line for support from regulators if it is needed. The comments from the Swiss National Bank come after shares in Credit Suisse plunged 24% to a record low. Banks in Lebanon are facing a crisis with depositors holding some up to get their deposits out. We ...  Show more

Swiss central bank ready for Credit Suisse support
World Business Report

Credit Suisse could be in line for support from regulators if it is needed. The comments from the Swiss National Bank come after shares in Credit Suisse plunged 24% to a record low. Banks in Lebanon are facing a crisis with depositors holding some up to get their deposits out. We ...  Show more

Die Schweiz – SG #212
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Ich bin in Konstanz geboren und aufgewachsen. Das ist eine deutsche Stadt südlich des Bodensees – drumherum ist auf der einen Seite Wasser und auf der anderen die Schweiz. Wir konnten also zu Fuß über die Grenze gehen und in der Schweiz einkaufen. Manches war dort billiger als in ...  Show more

Credit Suisse shares plunge as concerns over bank widen
World Business Report

The share price of Credit Suisse took another nosedive in the markets, hitting its all-time low for the second consecutive day by tanking up to 30% as Saudi National Bank, the Swiss bank's largest backer, ruled out the possibility of further financial help. Share indexes across t ...  Show more