Swiss central bank leaves interest rates unchanged The Swiss National Bank today left its benchmark interest rate unchanged and said it would remain active if necessary in the currency market to weaken … Business • 10 Dec 15
Swiss consumer prices see biggest fall in 56 years Swiss consumer prices fell in August by the most in 56 years, the strongest indication yet of the pricing pressure from Switzerland's strong currency and … Business • 04 Sep 15
Swiss economy contracts as franc cap dropped Switzerland's economy contracted in the first quarter, new data showed today. Business • 29 May 15
UBS quarterly results beat expectations UBS said it is in advanced talks with the US Department of Justice to settle allegations of foreign exchange market rigging. Business • 05 May 15
Swiss central bank returns to profit in 2014 Switzerland's central bank returned to profit last year thanks to the increased value of foreign currency and gold holdings. Business • 06 Mar 15
Julius Baer to cut 200 jobs in cost savings drive Swiss bank Julius Baer plans to cut around 100 million Swiss francs ($107m) of costs, including about 200 jobs, due to the recent surge in … Business • 02 Feb 15
Switzerland ends euro minimum exchange rate In a shock announcement, Switzerland's central bank said it was ending a three-year bid to artificially hold down the value of the Swiss franc against … Business • 15 Jan 15
Swiss growth evaporates in Q2 as trade slows Switzerland's economy unexpectedly stalled in the second quarter, showing zero growth as trade took a hit from stagnation in its main export market Europe and … Business • 02 Sep 14
Swiss central bank leaves key rates unchanged Switzerland's central bank today kept its key interest rate unchanged and restated its pledge to prevent the Swiss franc from gaining too much value. Business • 20 Mar 14