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MacroArticle
German Business Confidence Rises in October to 90.2 Points
Germany's ifo Business Climate Index rose to 90.2 points in October, marking the sixth consecutive monthly increase.
Helvetic Markets Desk · 26 Oct 2026
ForexArticle
Swiss Pillar 3a Savers Face Falling Rates as Compound Interest Is Underestimated
A comparison of 93 Pillar 3a providers in Switzerland shows average interest rates dropping to 0.21 percent, with significant variances across institutions.
Helvetic Markets Desk · 18 Oct 2026
MacroArticle
German Residential Building Permits Rise 6.8% in August
Germany's Federal Statistical Office reports that residential construction approvals increased in August 2026 compared to the same month last year.
Helvetic Markets Desk · 16 Oct 2026
Central BanksArticle
Mario Draghi Addresses Swiss National Bank Lecture in Zurich
The former European Central Bank president defended his tenure and monetary policies during an address at ETH Zurich.
Helvetic Markets Desk · 5 Oct 2026
Central BanksArticle
ECB's Vujčić Discusses EU Banking Resilience and Simplification
ECB Vice-President Boris Vujčić addressed the European Systemic Risk Board conference in Frankfurt, discussing regulatory simplification and competitiveness.
Helvetic Markets Desk · 4 Oct 2026