AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoHousehold and Corporate Debt: Switzerland ranks first globally for debt per resident at about $342,000, driven mainly by household and company borrowing rather than government debt. China Trade: Switzerland and China signed an upgraded free-trade deal that officials say will remove tariffs on more than 99% of imports, opening scope for more trade and investment. Banking: UBS reported third-quarter profit of $2.7 billion and advanced its buyback plans as Credit Suisse integration nears completion. Pharma: Novartis booked $2.2 billion in charges after trial setbacks but raised its 2026 profit outlook. AI and Jobs: Proton says 2026 may be its last year hiring software engineers, as AI takes on more coding and staff roles come under review. Retail Co-ops: Migros plans to merge regional cooperatives amid financial pressure and scandal.
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