Economy · July 2026

Switzerland, July 1, 2026 – Eni and Mercuria have agreed to join forces in commodity trading, forming a partnership to trade energy commodities. The deal marks a significant consolidation in the sector. (ongoing coverage) Nestlé’s Coffee Boss Eyes Matcha Push, signaling a strategic shift toward plant-based beverages. Swiss IPO activity rebounds in the second quarter, with several companies going public. UK household wealth posts the biggest decline among rich nations since 2020, according to a UBS report. Ipsen to buy Swiss biotech Memo in a deal that could top $800 million, expanding its pipeline. Swiss high court upholds asset freezes for a Russian metals oligarch, maintaining sanctions enforcement.