Carolin Roth

Reporter, CNBC

Carolin Roth is CNBC's market reporter based in Zurich. Fluent in both German and English, she has been reporting for CNBC since 2010. She has also hosted European Closing Bell and co-anchored Squawk Box (Europe) from CNBC's London studios. Carolin also contributes to CNBC programming in the US.

Carolin has covered key events for CNBC including the European debt crisis live out of Greece, the Geneva Motor Show and the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting from Davos.

Carolin gained experience in the financial sector in Germany and the US before completing her Masters degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Zurich.

Follow Carolin on Twitter @CarolinCNBC.

Swiss-Chinese Free Trade: And the Winners Are…
By: Carolin Roth
Thursday, 16 May 2013 | 6:49 AM ET

Watchmakers Swatch Group and Richemont as well as elevator maker Schindler are among Swiss stocks that stand to gain significantly from a potential free trade agreement between Switzerland and China, analysts told CNBC.
Germany in 'Stagnation,' Top Merkel Advisor Warns
By: Carolin Roth
Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | 5:53 AM ET

Germany's economic data are concerning because they show "de-facto stagnation," one of Angela Merkel's top economic advisors and one of the country's five "wise men" has warned.
UBS CEO: Our Radical Overhaul Is Working
By: Carolin Roth
Tuesday, 30 Apr 2013 | 1:00 AM ET

UBS CEO told CNBC Tuesday that the company is reaping the benefits of its radical restructuring, after the company reported a net profit of 988 million Swiss francs, beating expectations of a 510 million Swiss francs profit.
ECB Should Not Cut Rates: Top German Adviser
By: Carolin Roth
Tuesday, 23 Apr 2013 | 8:32 AM ET

Recent comments by European Central Bank (ECB) governing board members have the market brimming with anticipation of an imminent rate cut. But according to one of Angela Merkel's top economic advisers, the ECB shouldn't cut rates.
Steinbrueck: Another Cyprus Can't Be Ruled Out
By: Carolin Roth
Monday, 15 Apr 2013 | 2:35 AM ET

German opposition leader Peer Steinbrueck has warned Europe could see a repeat of the Cyprus crisis even as the bailout costs for the island nation have ballooned, adding that Cyprus must foot the added costs.
'We Will Be Slaves for Russia': Cypriots Warn
By: Carolin Roth
Wednesday, 20 Mar 2013 | 10:27 AM ET

Cyprus's citizens are facing up to a very uncertain future, with one Cypriot telling CNBC: "We are not like Greeks."
Why Governments Make 'Capital' Mistakes
By: Carolin Roth
Monday, 11 Mar 2013 | 3:43 PM ET

Illinois is swinging for the fences in venture capital as some cure-all to the financial mess that it is in. However, this ‘show’ always has the same ending.
Switzerland Targets the 'Fat Cats'
By: Carolin Roth
Monday, 4 Mar 2013 | 11:16 AM ET

CNBC's Carolin Roth reports voters in Switzerland are overwhelmingly backing a plan giving shareholders authority over executive pay.
Swiss Prison Sentences for Golden Parachutes
By: Carolin Roth
Monday, 4 Mar 2013 | 5:26 AM ET

Swiss voters on Sunday approved what has been dubbed the toughest executive pay rules in the world. Sixty eight percent of voters were in favor of forcing Swiss companies to give shareholders sweeping powers in deciding on executive pay.
Don’t Exit US Junk Bond Trade: UBS
By: Carolin Roth
Friday, 15 Feb 2013 | 5:15 AM ET

Recent reports of prominent investors shying away from junk bonds have intensified the debate of whether 2013 will be another year of outperformance for the much sought after asset class.