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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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32 articles on franc and prices, newest first.

• Swiss Franc: Economics and Monetary Policy of the SNB

  Learn about the role of the Swiss National Bank in monetary policy and the impact of the strong franc on the economy and wages.

• More Banks looking for more staff, announcements +14% in July

  The number of job postings in Swiss banks increased by 14% in July 2026.

• More Drought: farmers mobilize, the fodder bag arrives

  The drought is causing serious problems for Swiss farmers, who are doing everything in their power to deal with the situation.

• Banking supervision in Switzerland: new rules after crises

  The Swiss Government is proposing new powers for Finma to impose fines and disclose defaulted banks after the collapse of Credit Suisse.

• Kägi CEO: "The biggest problem is exports"

  Cédric El-Idrissi, CEO of Kägi, addresses the challenges of exports and raw material costs.

• SNB: profit of 25 billion in the first half of 2026

  The Swiss National Bank closes the first half of 2026 with a profit of 25.2 billion francs, driven by stock markets and foreign currencies.

• Oil for billions: the hidden power of Swiss traders

  Swiss Commodity Companies Offer Funding to States in Exchange for Oil Supplies

• More banks, loyalty is expensive: with separate suppliers you save

  The Swiss are notoriously loyal to their reference bank, but this loyalty comes at a steep price.

• Swiss Armed Forces: Assessment of the reuse of old bunkers

  The Swiss army assesses the remittance of old military bunkers due to the deterioration of the security situation in Europe.

• The Swiss franc and the phase of currency weakness

  Analysis of the euro franc exchange rate and current economic dynamics reported by the Borsa e Finanza portal.

• ECB keeps rates at 2.25%

  The European Central Bank has confirmed the values set in June

• Kägi: Exports, the main problem for Swiss companies

  The strong franc, high labour costs and US tariffs put the 'made in Switzerland' at risk. CEO Cédric El-Idrissi's analysis.

• Record-breaking Swiss mortgage market: exceeded CHF 1.3 trillion in 2025

  3.1% growth driven by low rates and rising real estate prices. But banks' margins are shrinking. Here are the facts and practical implications.

• Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz: delays and price increases for Swiss companies

  The Swissmem association reports difficulties for one in four industrial companies. At risk of energy supplies and costs

• More Consumer Foundation: more support for banks against online scams

  The Swiss-German Consumer Protection Foundation conducted a study on Swiss banks' protection systems against online scams.

• The myth of Switzerland shatters: young people out of work

  The unemployment rate in Switzerland rose to 3.2% in January 2026, according to data from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)

• Spending frontage: Swiss and Italian prices

  Comparison of Swiss and Italian supermarket prices: what are the differences and where should you shop for a border crossing?

• Ticino, rising prices and traders in crisis. The real Switzerland?

  Increased prices in Ticino, border crossers who travel to Italy to do their shopping.

• Swiss bank account for residents: documents, main banks and costs

  The documents necessary to open a bank account in Switzerland as a resident and the main banks that offer this service

• Pizza prices in Italy: analysis and impact on the cost of living

  Analysis of the trend of pizza prices in Italy and the implications for those who manage their budget between Switzerland and Italy.

• How much does it cost to live in Lugano as a cross-border commuter?

  Detailed analysis of the real costs for a cross-border commuter considering the transfer to Lugano.

• Frontier workers struggling: -20k euros per year

  The new frontier workers earn up to 20,000 euros less per year than the old ones. Here are the figures and tax implications.

• Frontier: when the euro-Swiss franc exchange rate is appropriate

  Practical strategies to maximise CHF-EUR exchange, salary management, platforms and multi-currency accounts.

• Flat-rate duty of €3

  The ADM circular no. 17/2026 provides the first operational indications on the new duty of 3 euros for e-commerce shipments