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KOF economists at ETH Zurich have sharply upgraded their forecast for Swiss economic growth in 2026 to 1.9%, from 0.8% previously, after stronger-than-expected performance in the first half of the year. The institute still warns that US tariff policy and higher energy prices create significant uncertainty.
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Swiss economy
The KOF Institute has sharply raised its forecast for Swiss economic growth in 2026, from 0.9% to 1.7%. Economists also expect stronger investment and continued 1.7% growth in 2027, suggesting a brighter outlook despite ongoing international risks.
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Economy
Despite global economic uncertainties, the outlook for the Swiss labour market is improving, according to the latest employment indicator from the KOF Institute. The index rose to 2.1 points in the third quarter, signaling continued recovery and job market strength, particularly in the retail sector.
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Economy
The outlook for the Swiss labour market is improving, according to the latest employment indicator from the KOF Economic Institute. The index rose in the third quarter, suggesting a continued recovery and positive hiring trends despite global economic uncertainties, with the retail trade sector seeing a significant rise.
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Economy
Multiple economic indicators point to a challenging period ahead for the Swiss economy. Both the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) and the KOF Economic Institute have revised growth forecasts downwards, citing oil price instability linked to the conflict in Iran. This news is compounded by Switzerland's drop from first to third place in the IMD's annual global competitiveness ranking.
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Economy
The Swiss economy is showing tentative signs of recovery according to the latest KOF economic barometer. However, this optimism is tempered by new data revealing that exports have fallen to their lowest level in five years, painting a complex and modest outlook for the nation's financial health.
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