After unexpected lower inflation numbers yesterday, the Swiss franc fell on the currency markets.
The markets had expected inflation to come in at around the central bank’s target of 2%, but in fact it was 1.3%.
The Swiss National Bank‘s target rate is 1.8% for the first quarter of this year, but the latest numbers mean it’s almost certainly going to undershoot.
This is fuelling expectations the SNB may be the first central bank in the G10 to cut interest rates.
We're all getting used to AI
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are rapidly changing how people in Switzerland use the internet.
Initiative to limit frontalier jobs rejected by State Council
An initiative launched by the Geneva Citizens Movement to limit state jobs to those who live in the canton has been partially invalidated by the State Council.
New rules for social media plannned
Social media is about to get a lot less lawless in Switzerland.
Pâquis to get a facelift
The City of Geneva has given the green light to greening the Pâquis district.
New overnight train from Basel to Malmö
A new direct night train from Basel to the Swedish city of Malmö is set to roll out in mid-April 2026, if Parliament approves the budget.
Winter tyres compulsory in France from Saturday
From Saturday, winter tyres are compulsory in the neighbouring French departments.
