(25.02.2026) As stipulated by law, the interest rates for COVID-19 credits are reviewed by the Federal Council on 31 March each year and adjusted to market conditions if necessary. At the end of March, the Federal Council could therefore potentially adjust the current interest rates of 0.25 % for outstanding credits of up to CHF 500,000, and 0.75 % for those exceeding CHF 500,000.
(25.02.2026) While the European industrial climate remains subdued, Swiss companies showed a slight improvement in January 2026. The Raiffeisen Bank SME PMI rose by 0.8 points to 50.2, thereby moving back above the growth threshold.
Artificial intelligence begins to weigh on the labor market
(18.02.2026) The Swiss labor market is showing signs of stabilization after a difficult period. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the number of job vacancies rose by +1.8% quarter over quarter, but remains down -4% year over year, according to the Swiss Job Market Index.
(11.02.2026) Swiss watchmaking closed the 2025 financial year in decline amid global uncertainty. Exports fell by -1.7% to CHF 25.6 billion, marking a second consecutive year of contraction, according to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH).
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