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Franc and prices

Euro-franc exchange, inflation and purchasing power: what a Swiss salary is really worth.

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212 articles on franc and prices, newest first.

• Banca Cler: profits up in the first half of the year

  Banca Cler: profits increased by 21% in the first half of the year. Revenues increased by 7% to CHF 137 million.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 13, 2026: 901 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 13, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Changing the working canton for the border guards

  Impact of the change of working canton for border workers between Ticino, Graubünden and other regions: rules and taxation.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 12, 2026: 762 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 12, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Banking supervision in Switzerland: a brief history of scandals

  The history of Swiss banking supervision is marked by scandals and pressures from abroad. However, the influence of the financial lobby often ends up weakening controls.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 11, 2026: 603 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 11, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 10, 2026: 200 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 10, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 9, 2026: 589 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 9, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Cross-border daily brief – August 8, 2026: 1'188 new job listings yesterday

  Today's numbers, August 8, 2026, for cross-border commuters: the waits measured at every crossing this morning, the municipalities where fuel is cheapest, the franc-euro rate at yesterday's close and the jobs newly posted in Switzerland. Measured daily by our own monitoring.

• Inflation in Switzerland drops to 0.4% in July

  Inflation in Switzerland stood at 0.4% in July, after 0.5% in June and 0.6% in April and May.

• Spreads in currency exchange: what it is and how much it really costs you

  The spread in currency exchange: what it is and how much it really costs you. Find out how it works and how you can avoid paying too much.

• Cross-border commuters: Buying a property in Switzerland as an investment

  Restrictions for non-residents, taxation, differences with the purchase of the first home.

• ECB and SNB: What's Next for Italy-Switzerland Border Residents

  The decisions of the European and Swiss central banks affect the CHF/EUR exchange rate, which has implications for cross-border commuters.

• Lombard Odier sentenced to CHF 3 million

  The Federal Criminal Court has sentenced the Geneva-based private bank Lombard Odier to a fine of 3 million francs in the Karimova case.

• Swiss Franc: Is Upward Pressure Returning?

  The Eur/Chf exchange rate has gained more than 2% since the end of May, rising above 0.93 francs for the first time since January.

• Living in Clivio, Ticino border worker: pros and cons

  Taxes, duties, permits, travel times: what to consider before moving to Clivio.

• Moving to Clivio as a border crosser: practical pros and cons

  Complete guide for those who work in Ticino and consider living in Clivio: tax advantages, travel times and practical considerations.

• Digital franc, the SNB says no. What changes for border workers?

  The Swiss National Bank will not introduce the digital franc to the general public.

• The myth of Switzerland is shaken: 152,000 people out of work

  Switzerland's unemployment rate rises to 3.2% in January 2026, with the jobless rising to 152,300.

• Ticino evaluates a Parliamentary Researcher to support the Grand Council

  PLR proposal to introduce a technical figure to support the Commissions: more legislative quality and institutional continuity.

• Police Contract: Silp Cgil signs but disputes the increases

  The Silp CGIL union signs the renewal of the Police contract but denounces inadequate net increases and a loss of purchasing power for the agents.

• Concerts in Switzerland: prices fly in the summer of 2026

  Outdoor festivals are becoming more expensive: prices rise by more than 50% in ten years. Cost analysis and impact on fan pockets.

• Rising Prices and Crisis in Ticino and Switzerland

  LAMal increases +8% in Ticino, merchants in difficulty. The deputy mayor of Chiasso: it is no longer the Switzerland of yesteryear. What changes for border workers.

• Change of working canton for border crossing Ticino Graubünden: what changes

  New Frontier Agreement: change of working canton for border crossers Ticino Graubünden.