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The LNG supercycle: why liquefied natural gas could shape the next decade of investing

From Europe's energy transition to AI-driven electricity demand, liquefied natural gas is becoming one of the world's most important strategic commodities. Here's why investors are paying attention.

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Personal Finance
Savings & Budget
What should you do with your first pay cheque in Switzerland?

Your first Swiss salary is smaller than the gross figure on your contract. Here is how to read your payslip, cover the essentials and start saving from day one.

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Personal Finance
Savings & Budget
Swiss tax system demystified: understanding federal, cantonal and municipal taxes

Between the federal, cantonal and municipal layers, our fiscal landscape looks like a perfectly layered mille-feuille… except less sweet and definitely more complex. But once you understand the logic behind it, you start seeing why Switzerland chose this structure and why it actually works beautifully.

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Personal Finance
Savings & Budget
How is AI changing personal finance?

Every time your banking app flags suspicious activity, categorises a purchase, or suggests a saving opportunity, artificial intelligence is already working behind the scenes.

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Finance Basics
Investing Fundamentals
What really drives Oil prices?

Understanding supply, demand, macro forces and market expectations.

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Investment Strategies
Portfolio management
Passive Income Plan: why H1 2026 became a record half

High market volatility during the first half of 2026 fuelled securities lending demand, driving Swissquote clients' Passive Income revenue to a record high.

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