AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSwiss Economy & Inflation Watch: Switzerland’s inflation rate climbed to 0.8%, the highest since September 2024, adding pressure on households and policy expectations. Banking & Wealth Management: UBS keeps reshuffling its advisor network, reporting three advisor-team wins in the US with $2.6bn in combined client assets moving under UBS umbrellas. Climate Finance for Start-ups: Swiss Re Foundation’s Shine 2027 is offering up to €50,000 grants to early climate tech ventures, including applicants serving Zurich, with applications due Sept. 15. Corporate & Consumer Signals: Barry Callebaut and Arla Foods launch a dairy decarbonisation partnership focused on farm-level carbon data to cut Scope 3 emissions. Markets Mood: US stocks ended the week weaker after strong non-farm payrolls pushed rate-hike expectations higher, a backdrop echoed in Europe’s mixed trading. Business Reality Check: A “Big Mac” affordability comparison suggests Swiss workers buy fewer burgers per hour than Americans, despite higher hourly earnings. Sports & Swiss Links: Swiss right-back Jordan Lotomba joins Celtic on loan/deadline-day timing, highlighting how Swiss talent keeps moving through European club markets.
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