http://www.credit-suisse.com/news/enEN© Credit Suissemedia.relation@credit-suisse.comwebmaster.csg@credit-suisse.com60http://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/index.jsphttp://www.credit-suisse.com/framework/img/logo_cs.gifhttps://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41349Although there are interdependencies between transportation and regional development, it cannot necessarily be concluded that better accessibility triggers stronger growth. The effect of accessibility by various modes of transportation is influenced by larger-scale processes such as structural change and suburbanization. Structural change dictates the direction of economic development, whereas accessibility only starts to apply as a locational factor within this framework. Population growth is determined, in the respective phases, by suburbanization, reurbanization, and the external growth of the major economic areas. Transportation infrastructure only becomes relevant when it comes to selecting a place of residence in a peripheral or central location. When planning future requirements for transportation infrastructure, it is important to take account of this cause-and-effect pattern. Transportation and spatial planning influence each other. Consequently, it would be beneficial for everyone involved if the relevant bodies were to work closely together. Those are the findings of the latest study from Credit Suisse Economic Research.Private BankingResearch, studies, publicationshttps://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41346According to the Financial Market Test Switzerland, carried out by Credit Suisse in cooperation with the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW), economic expectations diminished somewhat in November. In the wake of the strong surge recorded in previous months, the relevant Credit Suisse ZEW Indicator lost ground by 8.6 points, but continued to hover at a high level of 56.4. At the same time, the assessment of the current economic situation once again turned out to be less pessimistic, with the corresponding indicator edging up by 8.8 points to the -46.2 mark. The lion’s share of the financial market experts surveyed (75.0%) still expect short-term interest rates to remain unchanged in the coming months. However, the relevant balance increased by 12.8 points to the 20.5 level in November. The balance for inflation expectations also rose, by 9.2 points to the 40.0 threshold. Although 55.0% of the survey participants still anticipate that inflation will hold steady, 42.5% believe that inflation rates will climb on a six-month horizon.Private BankingResearch, studies, publicationshttps://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41344Credit Suisse today announced the launch of its new global advertising campaign. It reflects the bank’s integrated approach and its commitment to helping clients thrive.Asset ManagementInvestment BankingSwiss Business BankingCorporate InfoPrivate Bankinghttps://www.credit-suisse.com/news/en/media_release.jsp?ns=41342Credit Suisse is pleased to announce that Michael Ingelog will join Credit Suisse as Chief Executive Officer of the Nordic Region. Michael will report to Eric Varvel, CEO of the Europe, Middle East and Africa region and joins in January 2010. He will initially be based in London and will relocate to the Nordic region over time. He will be a member of the EMEA Operating Committee.Investment BankingPrivate BankingAsset Management