
Policy rate at zero: relief or a new housing trap?
Switzerland’s policy rate is back at zero. Loans may become cheaper, but pressure on property prices and rents may also rise. Who should benefit first?
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Switzerland’s policy rate is back at zero. Loans may become cheaper, but pressure on property prices and rents may also rise. Who should benefit first?
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From 2027, energy company BKW plans a discount when abundant solar power is available. Dynamic prices aim to ease the grid, but not every household can shift charging, heating or laundry.
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