In the run-up to the Global Commodities Conference 2026, Corriere del Ticino takes an in-depth look at the growing contribution of the commodity trading sector to Lugano’s economy through an interview with Marco Chiesa, Head of Finance of the City of Lugano. The article highlights the industry’s role in generating highly skilled employment, tax revenues […]
To monitor the evolution of the commodity trading sector and assess its overall economic impact, LCTA conducted a survey among its members in fall 2025, involving exclusively trading companies. Despite the challenges faced in global markets, the detailed overview of sector performance for the period 2021–2023 reveals solid financial fundamentals, dynamic markets, a growing workforce, […]
At the Global Commodities Conference, key economic and political trends came under scrutiny — with speakers agreeing that U.S. President Donald Trump lacks a coherent long-term strategy. According to journalist Alan Friedman, multiple indicators suggest the decline of American global dominance. Keyu Jin, Professor of Economics at HKUST Business School and Harvard University, opened the […]
Sergio Ermotti, CEO of UBS Group, addressed key financial and geopolitical issues — including the dollar’s global role, protectionist trade measures, and the ongoing integration of Credit Suisse — during his appearance in Lugano at the Global Commodities Conference. By year-end, the bulk of Credit Suisse’s domestic client base will be transitioned onto UBS’s unified […]