ZURICH, Switzerland (AFP) — Switzerland’s economy abruptly went into reverse in the third quarter, contracting by 0.2 percent, with exports tumbling and even the country’s vaunted financial sector seeing growth halt. “The strong, continuous growth phase enjoyed by the Swiss economy for one and a half years was suddenly interrupted,” said the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). “Switzerland is thus following the significant economic downturn seen at the same time in other European countries, […]





