Economists Predict A Weak Economic Year For Switzerland

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The Swiss government's expert group expects economic growth of 1% – down from 1.1% forecast in December, according to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). This suggests the Swiss economy is likely to grow below average. Select your language

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The Swiss Economic Institute (KOF) at the federal technology institute ETH Zurich is also forecasting growth of 1%, but only if oil prices fall again soon. If oil prices remain at current levels for a longer period, growth of just 0.7% is expected for 2026. The forecasts for 2027 are 1.7% and 1.5% under a scenario of higher oil prices.

Oil prices also have a significant impact on inflation: if they remain high, KOF expects inflation to reach 0.6% in 2026 and 0.8% in 2027. If they fall, the figures are expected to be 0.3% and 0.6%.

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