(29.04.2026) Global economic activity continued its moderate growth in April, amid uncertainty surrounding the conflict between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other. Both indicators from the KOF Swiss Economic Institute remained above the 100-point threshold.
(22.04.2026) Swiss industrial SMEs are continuing their recovery. Between February and March 2026, the Raiffeisen SME PMI rose by 1.5 points to 55.0 points. However, the geopolitical environment is beginning to weigh on investment plans.
(15.04.2026) Progress for women in the Swiss labor market remains limited. The country rose from 21st to 20th place in the international ranking of the "Women in Work Index 2026" published by PwC, but its overall score remains unchanged at 68.7 points.
(01.04.2026) The financial technology market continues to grow, but at a more moderate pace than in recent years. At the end of 2025, there were 529 fintech companies in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, representing a 4% increase compared with 2024, according to the IFZ FinTech 2026 study by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.
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