Switzerland
'Currency war' and protectionism risks are rising
Switzerland tops the Global Competitiveness ranking published today by the World Economic Forum,...
InternationalCentral bank holds down Swiss franc amid rising tide
The National Bank (SNB) today set a floor under the euro exchange rate of 1.20 francs/euro,...
SwitzerlandDespite SNB action, fear keeps Swiss franc overvalued
The SNB yesterday announced new measures to weaken the franc, which it described as "massively...
SwitzerlandGlobal economic scenarios worsen as extreme risks rise
Financial markets across the world plunged this week. Fear of a double-dip recession has...
InternationalGlobal market volatility set to endure
Global financial markets today recorded significant losses as investors react to...
InternationalConsolidation brings relief to the pharma sector
The European Commission today approved the acquisition of Swiss pharmaceutical company Nycomed by...
InternationalG20 likely to compromise on regulation of top banks
Evidence is growing that the concentration of financial power in a small group of global...
InternationalFlexibility is key to Europe's Schengen rules reform
EU Home Affairs Commissioner yesterday said that measures used by France and Italy to halt...
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