John Doe

12. September 2025

Swiss watchmaking industry grapples with spike in US trade tariffs

The 39% tariffs on Swiss exports to the United States, introduced in August, are a heavy blow for Swiss watchmakers. Industry journalist Alexey Tarkhanov went to […]
12. September 2025

Swiss banks reject one in three applications for credit

In 2024, 35.5% of consumer credit applications were rejected by lending institutions due to solvency problems. This is a record high and is significantly higher than […]
11. September 2025

With US in retreat, can Switzerland maintain fight against kleptocracy? 

The tough task of stopping illicit financial flows and returning stolen assets is being complicated by slow progress and waning US leadership. When public officials steal […]
11. September 2025

Swiss SME sentiment remains stable despite steep US tariffs

Despite the high US tariffs, the mood among Swiss SMEs has hardly deteriorated. However, two thirds of export-oriented companies have now adjusted their export strategy, with […]