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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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• Parliament: short sleep during session, power naps proposed

  16 parliamentarians sleep 6h10min during sessions (-50min). Rasch (University of Fribourg) proposes power-nap rooms at the Federal Palace.

• Hacker attack on SRF: data stolen from about 340 employees

  SSR reports an attack on SRF: contact and organizational data of approximately 340 employees were stolen. Passwords and banking details do not appear to be involved.

• UN sanctions list revised in Switzerland, effective now

  On 29 settembre 2026, the UN sanctions committee amended the list. SESAM was updated, and the change takes effect immediately in Switzerland.

• Real estate investments: good confidence, Ticino negative

  In 2026, the SRESI stands at 47,5 points, down from 69,5 in 2025; Ticino and Lugano in negative territory, while Zurich, Central Switzerland and Lake Geneva lead expectations of increases.

• Lindt revises estimates: sales and prices decline

  Lindt&Sprüngli cuts the 2026 organic growth forecast to 0-2 percent and is considering broader price reductions from January after the impact of cocoa and summer heat.

• Lindt revises downwards its sales forecasts for 2026

  Lindt expects revenue growth of 0%-2% (versus previous 4-6%), BP -8% in the morning, YTD performance -30%, -35% over 12 months, -24% over 5 years; headquarters in Kilchberg ZH, 15'500 employees.

• The Swiss are the richest in the world

  Switzerland ranks first for gross financial wealth per capita at 406'060 euros. According to Allianz's Global Wealth Report 2026, net wealth per person stands at 275'980 euros.

• Sharp increases for cars and housing, especially in Ticino

  In August, housing and mobility costs rise by 2.4% in Switzerland. Ticino records the highest annual increase at 3%.

• Lindt & Sprüngli cuts growth estimates for 2026

  Lindt e Sprüngli lowers its 2026 organic revenue growth forecast to between 0 and 2% due to heat and prices.

• UBS under pressure: 90% capital for foreign branches

  Council of States calls for 90% capital for UBS's foreign subsidiaries. The bank contests the measure, rekindling speculation about a merger with Morgan Stanley and other institutions.

• Swiss Parliament Approves Central Credit and Crypto Standard

  131,3 million francs for reserve power plants, 126 votes against 61 on crypto-assets and hotel VAT at 3,8% until 31 dicembre 2031.

• Reserve power plants: the National Council approves 131,3 million

  The National Council has allocated 131,3 million francs for the planning and transitional solution of Monthey until 2030.

• Switzerland a digital leader but lagging behind in cyber defense

  Switzerland leads digital competitiveness with 100/100, but is only 31st out of 66 for cyber preparedness (5,32/10); attacks have increased by 35% and 7 incidents have been recorded in the past year.

• Zurich approves stricter regulations for skyscrapers

  Zurich approved the stricter variant of the zoning plan with 62,6% of the vote and a turnout of 45,8%, while the city has around 300 buildings taller than 25 meters.

• Geneva approves free contraception with 58,5%

  58,5% of Geneva voters approved free contraception; turnout 44,2%, estimated cost 20 million francs/year, implementation expected in 2028.

• Switzerland and electric cars: positions, charging and taxes

  In mid-2026, Switzerland ranks 16th in Europe for the electrification of cars. One quarter of new registrations are electric.

• Electric cars in Switzerland: positions in Europe decline

  Switzerland drops from fifth to sixteenth place for vehicle electrification. The details according to Amag CEO Helmut Ruhl.

• Electric cars: Switzerland drops to 16th place in Europe

  In 2019, Switzerland ranked fifth for electrification, by the end of 2025 it was 13th and by mid-2026 16th; one quarter of new registrations are fully electric.

• SNB leaves rate at 0%, GDP 2026 at 1.5-2%

  Unchanged rate at 0%, 2026 inflation at 0.7%, revised GDP growth between 1.5% and 2.0%. SNB ready to intervene on foreign exchange.

• Rumors about Morgan Stanley, UBS rises above 3%

  UBS shares are up more than 3% in Zurich and close to 41 francs after rumours about a possible merger with Morgan Stanley.

• KOF: Swiss GDP 2026 at +1,7%, inflation at 0,6%

  The KOF's 123rd Consensus Forecast reveals 1,7% growth for 2026 and expected inflation of 0,6%.

• Swiss franc decline: signals to watch through November

  The Swiss franc has fallen about 5% from its spring 2026 highs, equal to the decline in 2023 and less than >6% in 2024; the seasonal window runs from late September to early November.

• Canicola in Switzerland: 400 million damages in 2026

  The torrid summer of 2026 caused 400 million francs of damage in Switzerland. Allianz Trade warns about the economic risks of 2027.

• SNB leaves guide rate at 0% and raises GDP estimates 2026

  The SNB guide rate remains at 0% from June 2025; August inflation at 0.8%; GDP 2026 forecast between 1.5% and 2%.