Swiss Gruyère is named the best cheese in the world, while American cheddar takes 5th place.
New York Cheddar Shines at World Cheese Awards A modest cheddar cheese from New York has impressed judges at one of the top cheese competitions globally, securing a spot among the top 10 against a sea of European contenders. At the 2025 World Cheese Awards held in Bern, Switzerland, a cave-aged cheddar named Stocking Hole […]
Swiss Voters Say No to Required National Service for Women
Swiss Voters Reject National Service for Women GENEVA – On Sunday, Swiss voters decisively turned down a proposal to make national service mandatory for women in military or civil protection roles, a requirement already placed on men. According to the official results, a majority of Swiss cantons rejected the Citizen Services Initiative. This outcome was […]
UBS chair discussed relocating the Swiss bank to the US with Scott Bessent
UBS Considers Headquarters Move to the U.S. Amid Capital Control Disputes Colm Kelleher, the Chairman of UBS, and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are reportedly having private discussions about relocating the bank’s headquarters to the United States. This comes as the Zurich-based lender contemplates its options in response to proposed capital controls from the Swiss […]
Yen and Swiss franc gain value as stocks decline; British pound faces difficulties.
Market Update: Asian Stocks Take a Hit TOKYO, Nov 5 – The Japanese yen and Swiss franc experienced significant gains on Wednesday as a sharp tech-driven sell-off in the U.S. spilled over into Asian markets. The U.S. dollar, on the other hand, held its ground, buoyed by capital flowing into safe havens and waning expectations […]
European Forex news summary: Swiss CPI falls short, US dollar strengthens further
Market Update: Swiss CPI and Impacts In today’s session, the Swiss CPI report took center stage. The data, unfortunately, was way off, which had a negative impact on the Swiss franc. However, it seems unlikely that this will prompt any shifts for the Swiss National Bank (SNB), especially since they’ve already ended their easing practices. […]
US dollar declines compared to Swiss franc and yen as trade tensions emerge again
Market Update: Trade Tensions Impact Currencies NEW YORK/LONDON, Oct 14 – The U.S. dollar has slipped against safe-haven currencies like the Swiss franc and Japanese yen, which reflects fresh concerns over ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. In contrast, the euro saw an uptick following the French government’s decision to halt a significant […]
Euro recovers some losses versus Swiss Franc after ECB Monetary Policy Accounts confirm stable approach
The euro (EUR) rose slightly against the Swiss franc (CHF) on Thursday, recovering from earlier losses after a shaky start to the day. As of now, the EUR/CHF pair is trading around 0.9320, bouncing back from intraday lows near 0.9300, and trying to make a gradual recovery after hitting a two-month low earlier this week. […]
Swiss glaciers experienced significant melting in 2025, partly due to Europe’s intense summer heat.
Swiss Glaciers Experience Significant Melting Due to Global Warming Geneva – This year, Swiss glaciers are undergoing substantial melting, largely attributed to the impacts of global warming. Recent reports indicate that the ice mass in Switzerland, home to many glaciers and the most extensive glacial region in Europe, has diminished by roughly a quarter over […]
Shift in trends as Swiss prefer euros over dollars
Swiss National Bank’s Currency Strategy Shifts Focus LONDON, October 2 – The situation with the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is quite unique, especially when we consider current trends in central bank reserve management and currency preferences. It appears that the dollar has taken a back seat in their operations. After a period of battling the […]
A reflection of the times as Swiss prefer euros over dollars
Swiss National Bank’s Currency Strategy Under Scrutiny The Swiss National Bank (SNB) presents a unique case in the realm of central bank reserve management, particularly concerning currency preferences. Notably, the US dollar seems to be getting sidelined. This year, the ongoing challenge of combatting the powerful Swiss franc’s deflationary impact has intensified, especially after the […]