The Swiss franc is testing all-time highs against the euro. How do Swiss companies survive if the currency keeps getting stronger and stronger? This is what happens: […]
The Swiss franc tests all-time highs against the euro
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A number of large carbon traders discover that their carbon credits may be worthless.
Trafigura Group, the world’s largest trader of carbon credits, has suspended a shipment pending the outcome of an investigation into the forestry project behind the units. The […]
Currency positions allow the Swiss National Bank to make a profit
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) said it made a profit of 13.7 billion Swiss francs ($15.3 billion) in the first half of the year, helped by a […]
Brazilian coffee, a story of love and theft
Legend has it that in 1727 Sergeant Francisco de Melo Palheta was sent to settle a land dispute between French and Dutch Guiana. He arrived in Cayenne […]
Swiss central bank raises rates by 50 bps despite Credit Suisse concerns
The Swiss central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points on Thursday, taking it to 1.5%. The rate is the fourth consecutive increase and […]
