October 22, 2025|
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|about 1 month agoSwiss CFOs Predict Job Cuts Amid Strong Franc and US Tariffs
A new Deloitte survey reveals one-third of Swiss financial officers expect local job reductions, as economic pressures from the strong franc and US tariffs impact business decisions.
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- One-third of Swiss CFOs expect job cuts in Switzerland over the next 12 months
- 35% of CFOs expect to increase employment abroad
- Only 24% of CFOs are positive or very positive about economic development
- US imposed 39% import duties on various Swiss exports in August
By The Numbers
119
Number of Swiss financial managers surveyed
37%
CFOs expecting domestic job cuts
35%
CFOs planning foreign workforce expansion
24%
CFOs with positive economic outlook
They Said
"A good third believe that the economy will develop negatively or even very negatively"