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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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• BancaStati Ticino: revenues -6%, weighing rates

  In the first half of 2026, BancaStati Ticino's revenues fell by 6% to CHF 153 million. The result for the year fell by 22%, while net profit remained stable thanks to extraordinary income.

• Former ASB president on trial for corruption and money laundering

  Pierre Mirabaud, former president of the Swiss Bankers Association, tried by the TPF for bribery of Kuwaiti funds. 24 months suspended sentence requested.

• Stagnation on parking damage: price increases of up to 50%

  Comparis study: rear door repair from CHF 92 to 134 in two years. Car technology and workshop rates behind the prices.

• SBB fare increases: Wyss declarations

  1.45 million passengers a day, crowded trains. SBB announces price increases for general subscriptions and half price. The president speaks.

• Construction: +3.1% growth in the first six months of 2026

  In the first half of 2026, Swiss construction turnover reached CHF 11.2 billion, with a growth of 3.1%. But permits and appeals slow down construction sites.

• SBB in the sign of growth in the first half of the year

  Swiss Federal Railways closes the first half of 2026 with profits almost doubling and over 1.45 million daily passengers, up 4.0% compared to 2025.

• Artificial intelligence: 80% of Swiss use it

  80% of the Swiss use AI. Doubled in two years according to IGEM-Digimonitor. YouTube 80%, Instagram 45%, X drops to 10%.

• Sunrise and salt consider closer cooperation on the mobile network

  Cooperation between Sunrise and salt could improve coverage, reception and connection quality in Switzerland, especially in rural and less populated areas.

• Swiss exports: record in July 2026 with +13.8%

  In July 2026, Swiss exports reached 27.8 billion francs. The trade balance marks a record surplus of 8.1 billion.

• BCG record profit: +137.2 million in the semester

  The Cantonal Bank of Grison closed the first half of 2026 with a record profit of CHF 137.2 million, up 18.2%. Solidity confirmed in Graubünden.

• Mail, useful uphill despite the drop in letters

  Swiss Post recorded an increase in profits in the first half of 2026, from CHF 74 million to CHF 139 million.

• PostFinance, profit down in the first half

  The Swiss bank closed the first half of the year with 103 million francs of net profit: interest revenues -10.6%, customer equity +3.3% at 117.5 billion

• Lombard Odier: record assets in the first half of the year

  Geneva bank reaches CHF 367 billion in total assets. Revenues +9%, net profit +25% in the first half of 2026.

• Trump does not stop the export of Swiss watches: in July up 10%

  Exports of Swiss watches registered a sharp increase in July, confirming how Trump does not stop the export of Swiss watches: in July by 10%. Growth was 9.6% year-on-year, bringing the total to CHF 2.63 billion.

• Swiss exports accelerate in July 2026

  In July 2026, Swiss exports reached CHF 27.8 billion (+13.8% monthly). The pharmaceutical sector is growing by 25%. Surplus trade balance: CHF 8.1 billion.

• Swiss exports on the rise

  Swiss exports grew by 13.8% in July, while imports fell by 4.5% compared to the previous month.

• July 2026: resumption of Swiss exports

  Swiss exports are up 13.8% in July 2026 after months of stagnation. Imports down 4.5%. Trade balance record: CHF +8.1 billion.

• UN sanctions: automatic application in Switzerland

  Since 2016, the Federal Council has automatically incorporated the UN sanctions lists into Swiss law. SESAM update of 19 August 2026.

• Geberit: sales +2.8%, profits +7.4% in the semester

  In the first half of 2026, the Sangallen group recorded turnover of CHF 1.71 billion and net profit up 7.4%. Stable EBITDA margins and 5-6% growth forecast for the year.

• Air Defense: Federal Council Accelerates Investments

  Allocated €970 million for air defence and €100 million for military headquarters security by 2029 to respond to global challenges.

• If you have this money, the banks consider you wealthy

  From regional banks to private institutions: discover the capital thresholds that classify clients and what advantages the change of category offers.

• Asylum, Quadri asks the Federal Council about the costs

  Lorenzo Quadri asks for clarity on the costs incurred by the Confederation for the blockade of Dublin transfers to Italy since December 2022.

• Home purchase Soleta: prices, own funds and expenses

  The Canton of Solothurn offers average prices for the purchase of a home, but there are own funds required and notary fees to consider.

• Yes to a neutral and independent Switzerland

  National Councillor Lorenzo Quadri: 'Neutrality is not a comfortable choice, it presupposes a straight back'