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EXPLAINED: How the strong Swiss franc has been a boost for Switzerland: The Swiss franc is breaking records against the euro, giving the Swiss economy a ...
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EXPLAINED: How the strong Swiss franc has been a boost for Switzerland
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EXPLAINED: How the strong Swiss franc has been a boost for Switzerland: The Swiss franc is breaking records against the euro, giving the Swiss economy a ...
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EXPLAINED: How the strong Swiss franc has been a boost for Switzerland
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Morning Bid: No holiday for US core inflation: A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
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Morning Bid: No holiday for US core inflation
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400 termination notices sent: solar manufacturer leaves Germany: Solar company Meyer Burg closes the last German factory in Freiberg and relocates production to ...
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400 termination notices sent: solar manufacturer leaves Germany
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Climate change driving up inflation in food prices: Study: Rising global temperatures are associated with inflation in food prices, both in regions that are ...
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Climate change driving up inflation in food prices: Study
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The real reason cocoa prices have soared: First came a drought in West Africa. Then came the short squeeze in financial markets.
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The real reason cocoa prices have soared
Quick Glance: Cocoa Prices Surge Faster Than Bitcoin
  • Cocoa prices have doubled and tripled within a year.

  • Cocoa shortage leads to higher prices for chocolate makers and consumers.

  • Extreme weather and climate changes in West Africa have resulted in lower harvests.

  • Chocolate makers are responding to the increased costs, while consumers are still willing to pay more.
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Getting over high inflation is going to take some time: More time than a tough breakup, perhaps.
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Getting over high inflation is going to take some time
Quick Glance: Fed's Balancing Act: Potential June Rate Cut Amid Inflation Concerns
  • Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasizes that the central bank is not planning a more restrictive monetary response despite higher inflation projections.

  • Powell faces the challenge of reconciling economic risks, a divided group of Fed policymakers, and public expectations of rate cuts starting in June.

  • Upcoming data could support a June rate reduction if inflation convincingly declines towards the Fed's 2% target, potentially paving the way for easing to begin.

  • The Fed may proceed with a June rate cut even if inflation proves more persistent than expected, aiming to balance risks related to employment and inflation goals and alleviate concerns among Fed officials.
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Does Switzerland need a huge global bank?: A debate is raging on the pros and cons of a giant global bank based in Switzerland.
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Does Switzerland need a huge global bank?
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Which fast-food chains are raising prices in California to pay wages?: Fast-food chains are or planning to hike the cost of menu items because they're required ...
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Which fast-food chains are raising prices in California to pay wages?
Quick Glance: California Fast-Food Chains Adjusting Prices Due to Wage Increase
  • Fast-food chains are raising prices in response to the new $20 per hour minimum wage for employees in California.

  • Major chains like Chipotle are considering passing the cost increases on to consumers.

  • McDonald's, Starbucks, and Jack in the Box are also planning price increases or modifications.

  • Pizza Hut operators in California have discontinued in-house delivery and are now relying on third-party apps.
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UBS Cuts Bonus 2023 Pool by 14% After Credit Suisse Deal, Trading Slowdown: UBS Group AG cut its bonus pool for last year by 14% after a tougher year for ...
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UBS Cuts Bonus 2023 Pool by 14% After Credit Suisse Deal, Trading Slowdown
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Obituary: influential Swiss graphic artist Roger Pfund : Roger Pfund, who has died aged 80, was a Swiss painter, graphic artist and designer ...
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Obituary: influential Swiss graphic artist Roger Pfund 
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3 ways to save money for people on a fixed income: These tips might help you make the most of your fixed budget well into your golden years
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3 ways to save money for people on a fixed income
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Fears and insecurities - Die Weltwoche: Dear Dania, I've read about so-called masturbation rooms in crèches where the little ones can practise playing doctor ...
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Fears and insecurities - Die Weltwoche
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Campaign looks to connect Latinos with Climate Action Plan funds: A new campaign is underway to help Hispanics in battleground states access federal climate ...
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Campaign looks to connect Latinos with Climate Action Plan funds
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Where are the 'best' restaurants in Switzerland?: Switzerland is home to some top restaurants, many of which have earned the prestigious Michelin stars ...
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Where are the 'best' restaurants in Switzerland?
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Gas and district heating more expensive from April 1st - that's how much prices are rising
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Gas and district heating more expensive from April 1st - that's how much ...
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Higher olive oil prices due to shortage - Foodstuffs: Supermarket giant Foodstuffs is warning of a olive oil shortage and in turn higher prices at the checkout.
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Higher olive oil prices due to shortage - Foodstuffs
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Toyota confirms UK pricing for new GR Yaris: £10k price rise for Toyota's hot hatch hero - and the special editions are £60k...
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Toyota confirms UK pricing for new GR Yaris
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‘Distinction the new credit’: Grade inflation puts uni integrity at risk: An investigation into grade inflation by Sydney University found a 234 per cent ...
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‘Distinction the new credit’: Grade inflation puts uni integrity at risk
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Annual inflation rose to 3.2 percent in February, hotter than expected: Consumer prices rose at faster monthly and annual rates in February, according to ...
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Annual inflation rose to 3.2 percent in February, hotter than expected
Quick Glance: Inflation Decline and Consumer Impact
  • Inflation in Germany continues to decline, primarily due to cheaper energy prices. Experts predict a further decrease in the year ahead, but with potential challenges. Higher inflation rates diminish consumer purchasing power.

  • In February, energy and fuels decreased in price, while food prices increased. Services also became more expensive. Consumer prices rose by 0.4 percent compared to the previous month.

  • The German government forecasts rising consumer prices and wage increases above the inflation rate. The expectation is that employees will spend the money and boost private consumption. However, the Bundesbank President warns against premature interest rate cuts.

  • Despite the decline in inflation, the Bundesbank cautions against premature interest rate cuts. The European Central Bank aims for price stability in the medium term. Higher interest rates can curb demand but also burden the economy.
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Ready for spring break travel? L.A. County gas prices top $5 a gallon: Higher crude oil prices and increased demand for fuel from spring break road trips have ...
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Ready for spring break travel? L.A. County gas prices top $5 a gallon
Quick Glance: Rising Gas Prices in California during Spring Break
  • The surge in crude oil prices and the increased demand for fuel due to spring break have led to rising gas prices in California.

  • Drivers in Los Angeles County are even experiencing higher prices, averaging $5.035.

  • Moreover, California is set to transition to its summer gas blend, potentially costing 15 cents more per gallon than the current winter blend, as mentioned by Shupe.

  • The national average for a gallon of gas stands at $3.533, as reported by AAA.
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Economic institutes lower growth forecast to 0.1 percent: The leading economic institutes in Germany have drastically revised their forecast downwards ...
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Economic institutes lower growth forecast to 0.1 percent
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Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, lift Biden's prospects: The U.S. Federal Reserve looks on track to cut interest rates as the presidential campaign season ...
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Federal Reserve expected to cut rates, lift Biden's prospects
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Weak demand: Residential property prices are falling more sharply than they have been since 2000
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Weak demand: Residential property prices are falling more sharply than ...
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Dow, S&P fall for third straight session with inflation data eyed: U.S. stocks slipped on Tuesday, giving up modest gains late in the session to send the Dow and ...
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Dow, S&P fall for third straight session with inflation data eyed
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Oil's Red Sea problem is getting harder to ignore: Oil shipments and prices are being disrupted by turmoil on the high seas.
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Oil's Red Sea problem is getting harder to ignore
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The stock market has skyrocketed to start 2024. Will it continue?: The S&P 500 has climbed 10% this year.
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The stock market has skyrocketed to start 2024. Will it continue?
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Your favourite coffee was probably made by a Swiss machine  - SWI swissinfo.ch: Switzerland is a world leader when it comes to coffee machines – the chances are ...
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Your favourite coffee was probably made by a Swiss machine  - SWI ...
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Poverty situation in Germany remains mixed: 2022 was the year of rapid inflation. However, according to the poverty report by the Paritätischer Gesamtverband ...
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Poverty situation in Germany remains mixed
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As Inflation Skyrockets, Argentines Rely on Time-Tested Strategies: Between December and February, Argentina’s accumulated inflation topped 70% ...
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As Inflation Skyrockets, Argentines Rely on Time-Tested Strategies
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The great central bank policy reversal kicks off: The world's biggest central banks are on the starting line of reversing a record string of interest rate hikes ...
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The great central bank policy reversal kicks off
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Morning Bid: Central bank-sensitive shares face week of data: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
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Morning Bid: Central bank-sensitive shares face week of data
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How a Trump presidency could threaten Biden’s signature climate achievement: Democrats’ sweeping Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has fueled significant progress in ...
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How a Trump presidency could threaten Biden’s signature climate ...
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Stock market today: Indexes slip again ahead of inflation data: Stocks logged another losing session on Tuesday, after closing lower in the prior two sessions ...
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Stock market today: Indexes slip again ahead of inflation data
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Gold hits fifth record high in March on Fed rate-cut view: Gold prices on Thursday hit record highs for the fifth time this month after the U.S ...
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Gold hits fifth record high in March on Fed rate-cut view
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Dollar weakens after Fed meeting, yen strengthens: The dollar weakened and the yen rebounded from near multi-decade lows on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve ...
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Dollar weakens after Fed meeting, yen strengthens
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New figures: Inflation at lowest level for years - also in Berlin: Thanks to cheaper energy, the inflation rate in Germany fell in March to its lowest level ...
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New figures: Inflation at lowest level for years - also in Berlin
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FIFA gives president Infantino 33% raise in pay deal worth CHF4.13 million: FIFA raised president Gianni Infantino's base salary 33% in 2023.
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FIFA gives president Infantino 33% raise in pay deal worth CHF4.13 million
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Rentals costing landlords up to $450 a week in top-ups: The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
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Rentals costing landlords up to $450 a week in top-ups
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Wall Street hits record closing highs on rate-cut optimism; chipmakers rally: Wall Street's three major stock indexes on Thursday registered record closing highs ...
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Wall Street hits record closing highs on rate-cut optimism; chipmakers ...
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Germany's economy: Institutes drastically lower growth forecast: Germany's leading economic institutes have reduced their growth expectations for the current ...
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Germany's economy: Institutes drastically lower growth forecast
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Yen hits 34-yr low ahead of key US inflation data: The yen dropped to its lowest level since 1990 on Wednesday before rebounding slightly after Japan's top ...
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Yen hits 34-yr low ahead of key US inflation data
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Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation: Australia survived sold out Taylor Swift concerts in Sydney and Melbourne without a ...
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Australia survives sold out Taylor Swift shows without spike in inflation
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Switzerland gets a surprise rate cut. Will other central banks move before the Fed?
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Switzerland gets a surprise rate cut. Will other central banks move before ...
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Switzerland Today: Today's briefing: a surprise interest rate drop, a worrying addiction study, and summer travel.
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Switzerland Today