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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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106 articles on franc and prices, newest first.

• Mortgage rates in Switzerland: 10 years exceeds 2%

  In September, 10-year mortgage rates rose to 2.06% and 5-year rates to 1.83%. End of the era of very low rates for the real estate market.

• Migros evaluates merger of the 10 cooperatives

  CEO Irminger evaluates a single national cooperative. 2.3 million members potentially involved, decision in progress.

• House in Zug: prices and mortgage

  Prices among the highest in Switzerland: own fund, tax on trappings and notary costs to be calculated before purchase.

• SNB: fixed rates at 0.0% and future forecasts

  The Swiss National Bank is preparing for the economic exam with rates at 0.0% and inflation in Switzerland rising to 0.8% in August.

• Revolut aims to become a full bank in Switzerland

  The British fintech has applied to FINMA to obtain a Swiss banking license and offer accounts with Swiss IBANs.

• SNB, 0.0% lead rates: UBS forecasts possible increases

  The Swiss National Bank is expected to keep the lead rate at 0.0% but the risks of an early rise are growing according to UBS.

• OECD sees more growth in Switzerland, GDP 2026 at 2.0%

  The OECD revises upwards the forecasts for Switzerland: GDP growth to 2.0% in 2026 and stable average inflation to 0.6%.

• Why Interest Rates in Switzerland Remain Low

  The SNB has maintained the rate at 0% for over a year; Swiss inflation at 0.8% in August; average 10-year mortgages at 1.9%; next revision on 24 September.

• 48-hour detention: the plan against troublemakers

  After the events in Bern in 2023, the National Team approved the increase in pretrial detention to 48 hours and greater powers for the sic.

• Production and import prices: +0.7% in August 2026

  The producer and import price index rises to 100.4 points in August 2026. On an annual basis, there is a decrease of 0.7% according to UST data.

• Petrol today costs less than in the 1980s

  The price of petrol is around CHF 2/litre, lower than the value of the 1980s adjusted for purchasing power (CHF 3.50) and more advantageous than in many foreign countries.

• $200 Oil and Risks to the Global Economy

  UBS analysis of the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz: from crude oil prices to the economic and economic outlook in Switzerland.

• Oil at 200 dollars: risks for the economy and Switzerland

  Risk of global economic collapse and oil up to $200 if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. UBS analysis and signals for Switzerland.

• Convictions against banks in Switzerland for corruption

  Six Swiss banks recently convicted by the federal justice for corruption or money laundering cases. Let's discuss the trend with the experts.

• Stablecoin in francs: the project enters the operational phase

  The CHFD project for a digital currency linked to the Swiss franc enters the testing phase. Nine Swiss financial partners are experimenting with concrete uses of the stablecoin until the end of 2026.

• Administered prices: effects on competition and power

  On 9 September 2026, the Federal Council adopted a report on administered prices in Switzerland. The share of less than 10% on the domestic budget is similar to the European average, but much depends on the sector.

• CHFD digital franc: tests with 9 companies are underway

  The CHFD digital franc is undergoing practical testing with 9 companies until the end of 2026. The applications examined range from automatic payments to managing digital assets on blockchain.

• Updated UN sanctions: SESAM amended on 7 September

  The UN committee amended the sanctions lists on 7 September 2026. The SESAM database automatically updates the restrictive measures in Switzerland.

• SNB: foreign currency reserves rise to 771 billion in August

  Foreign currency assets at CHF 771 billion (+1.9 on July); total reserves, excluding gold, from 780 to 782 billion. Euro and dollar cover 80% of the portfolio.

• Switzerland's Unemployment Rate Stable in August

  The unemployment rate in Switzerland remained stable at 3% in August, with a slight increase of 0.2% year-on-year.

• Crypto startups and banks: increasingly difficult to operate

  A Bitcoin mining company in Lugano is seen closing bank accounts. Swiss banks are undermining digital innovation.

• The Swiss have never earned and saved as much as they do today

  For the first time, disposable income exceeds CHF 65,000 and the voluntary savings rate is 19.3%. The UST data confirms the historical record.

• Franco-euro: what the data says

  Swiss inflation 0.4%, Eurozone 2.9%: economic divergence between SNB and ECB exchange rate guide. Implications for border workers, businesses, and families.

• Heating oil price skyrocketing, fault of USA and Iran

  Homeowners in Switzerland must prepare for significant prices for heating oil due to the Iran-US conflict.