Inflation is up a little and predictions suggest it’s set to rise further.
The latest figures show a rate of 1.7% last month – up from 1.6% the previous month.
The drivers are higher fuel and clothes prices.
Economists say they expect inflation to breach the target of 2% set by the Swiss National Bank at the end of this year.
That could prompt an interest rate hike.
But the strength of the franc is helping to keep Swiss inflation down compared to other European countries.
Voters to make major decisions this weekend
Voters head to the polls this weekend to decide two closely watched national issues.
Moves to toughen juvenile justice
There are moves to toughen up how courts can deal with juvenile offenders, including giving more leeway to treat a young offender as an adult.
New Geneva school already full
A brand-new Geneva school is already full.
Mpox infections on the rise
Health authorities here are reporting a rise in mpox infections this year, mirroring trends seen elsewhere in Europe.
Possible relief for over debt
Parliament has approved a new right to debt erasure for the chronically indebted.
Border closures and checks start today
Cross border commuters face heavy delays from today as border checks and closures start, due to increased security measures ahead of the G7 summit.
