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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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261 articles on franc and prices, newest first.

• ECB keeps rates at 2.25%

  The European Central Bank has confirmed the values set in June

• US Duties: the point on tariffs for Switzerland

  The 150 days of the US rate at 10% expires. Bern monitors uncertainty over duties and allegations of forced labor. Here is the economic scenario.

• High trading volumes for the Swiss Stock Exchange

  Group SIX recorded an increase in turnover and a net increase in profits in the first half of 2026.

• More Cars: new market does not take off, Swiss prefer second-hand

  The Swiss market for new cars remains essentially unchanged. The increase in electric car registrations is not taking off.

• Declining turnover, but growing profit for Schindler

  Declining turnover, but slightly growing profits for Schindler, one of the most important internationally active Swiss industrial groups.

• Swiss watches: exports in sharp growth, but not enough

  Swiss watch exports showed an 11.2% increase in June 2026, but the overall balance remains weak.

• 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.

• Swatch, strong growth in the first half

  The Swatch Group recorded a 2% increase in turnover in the first half of 2026, with a turnover of CHF 3.12 billion.

• Novartis Exceeds Expectations

  Novartis reported revenue of $14.4 billion in the second quarter of 2026.

• Border teachers in Ticino: requirements and recognition

  The requirements to work as a teacher in Ticino as a border worker and the conditions for the recognition of the qualification.

• Border care assistant in Ticino: requirements and recognition

  The requirements and average salary for border care assistants in Ticino have been published.

• Working as a podiatrist in Ticino: requirements and recognition

  Average salary of a border podiatrist in Ticino, requirements to work as a border podiatrist in Ticino and recognition of the qualification.

• RC auto: differences between Switzerland and Italy for border workers

  Car liability insurance in Switzerland for border workers: what changes compared to the Italian policy, bonus-malus, vehicle registration

• 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.

• IWB cyberattack: 40,000 customers involved in Basel

  Data breach at an external supplier of the Basel electricity company. What happened and what information was stolen.

• 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

• Cross-border dismissal 2026: terms and rights

  Discover the rights of frontier workers in the event of dismissal in 2026, with notice and compensation terms provided.

• 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.

• Where the Lombard frontier workers live: boom Brianza and official numbers

  More than 60,000 Lombard frontier workers live between Como and Varese; Brianza has grown by 77% in ten years.

• Working at Lidl Switzerland: up-to-date opportunities and procedures

  Lidl offers job opportunities throughout Switzerland. Learn how to apply, what positions are available, and what procedures to follow.