Predictable, peaceful, and prosperous—Switzerland proves that stability and discipline can build one of the world’s most trusted economies.
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Swiss inflation holds steady at 0.2% in August, core rate dips Investing.com -- Swiss headline inflation remained unchanged at 0.2% in August, matching consensus forecasts but coming in above some analyst expectations. The steady inflation rate aligns with the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) outlook that inflation will likely remain close to but slightly above zero in the coming months. Core inflation, which excludes volatile items, decreased from 0.8% to 0.7% in August. This decline was primarily driven by lower rent inflation, as reductions in the mortgage reference rate over the past year have enabled some tenants to negotiate reduced rents. Thursday’s inflation data, combined with recent statements by SNB Vice Chairman Antoine Martin, has diminished market expectations for an interest rate cut at the central bank’s September meeting. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Which stocks should you consider in your very next trade? The best opportunities often hide in plain sight—buried among thousands of stocks you'd never have time to research individually. That's why smart investors use our Stock Screener with 50+ predefined screens and 160+ customizable filters to surface hidden gems instantly. For example, the Piotroski's Picks method averages 23% annual returns by focusing on financial strength, and you can get it as a standalone screen. Momentum Masters catches stocks gaining serious traction, while Blue-Chip Bargains finds undervalued giants. With screens for dividends, growth, value, and more, you'll discover opportunities others miss. Our current favorite screen is Under $10/share, which is great for discovering stocks trading under $10 with recent price momentum showing some very impressive returns!

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Swatch CEO calls on Swiss president to meet Trump to solve tariff dispute ZURICH (Reuters) -Swatch Group Chief Executive Nick Hayek called on Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington to negotiate a better deal than the 39% tariffs announced on Swiss imports into the United States. Hayek told Reuters on Monday he was confident an agreement could still be reached before the tariffs, which were announced on Friday, went into effect on August 7. "It’s not doomsday. Of course a settlement can be reached. Why would Donald Trump say tariffs are coming on August 1 and not implement them until the 7th? The door is always open," Hayek said.

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Swiss economy faces downside risks from US tariffs, IMF warns Investing.com -- The Swiss economy is facing significant downside risks if hit by the full force of looming U.S. tariffs, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday. The IMF has reduced its growth forecast for the Swiss economy to 1.3% this year, down from its previous projection of 1.7%. Looking ahead, the fund’s first forecast for 2026 predicts growth of 1.2%. These projections could be revised downward if Switzerland’s open economy bears the full impact of threatened U.S. tariffs, including charges on pharmaceutical imports. In such a scenario, growth forecasts could drop to 1.1-1% for 2025 and 1.0-0.9% for 2026. "Downside risks are significant," said Gabriel Di Bella, head of the IMF delegation to Switzerland, during a press briefing in Bern. "Downside risks come, of course, from potentially higher tariffs or also from the policy uncertainty in general." Switzerland currently faces a potential 31% tariff on exports to the United States, which would severely damage trade with its largest export market. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

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Swiss economy growth forecast cut by IMF to 1.3% for 2025 Investing.com -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced its growth forecast for the Swiss economy to 1.3% for 2025, down from its previous projection of 1.7%. In its latest report released on Tuesday, the IMF cited worsening geopolitical tensions and tariffs as factors negatively affecting economic performance in Switzerland. The IMF also provided its first outlook for 2026, projecting Swiss economic growth of 1.2%. Both forecasts fall below Switzerland’s long-term average growth rate of 1.8%. These figures have been adjusted to account for the impact of sporting events, which can distort economic data due to broadcast income received by Swiss-based organizations such as FIFA and the International Olympic Committee. The IMF’s downward revisions follow similar forecast cuts by the Swiss government and the Swiss National Bank. "With global headwinds, growth is projected to remain somewhat below potential in 2025-26," the IMF stated in its report. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

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Swiss cut economic outlook for 2025 as trade war risks weigh ZURICH (Reuters) -The Swiss government cut its growth forecast for 2025 and 2026 on Monday, as the export-orientated economy braces itself for the impact of the global trade war. The Swiss economy, traditionally one of the most robust in Europe, is expected to grow by 1.3% in 2025, a downgrade from the government’s March forecast of 1.4%. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) also cut its forecast for 2026 growth to 1.2% from 1.6% previously, with exports expected to fall. Both figures, which were adjusted for the impact of sporting events, were below the country’s long-term average growth rate of 1.8% "Uncertainty regarding international trade and economic policy remains high and is shaping the outlook for both the global and Swiss economies," SECO said. "Performance is expected to weaken significantly for the remainder of the year," SECO added. Which stock should you buy in your very next trade? With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Unsure where to invest next? Get access to our proven portfolios and discover high-potential opportunities. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies.

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Swiss deflation paves way for rate cut in June: Wells Fargo Investing.com -- Swiss inflation dipped into negative territory in May, reinforcing expectations for a policy rate cut by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) at its June 19 meeting, according to Wells Fargo. Headline CPI fell 0.1% year-over-year, in line with consensus, but marked the first instance of deflation since March 2021. Core inflation slowed to 0.5%, domestic inflation to 0.6%, and services inflation to 1.1%, suggesting broader disinflationary trends without a full shift to underlying deflation. Wells Fargo economist Nick Bennenbroek believes these figures justify a 25 basis point cut. “We now see one more 25 bps SNB rate cut, to a policy rate of 0.00%, at the June 19 meeting," he said in a note. Market participants are pricing in more than a 100% probability of a June cut, and expectations have built for cumulative rate reductions of over 50 bps this year. While inflation figures support easing, Switzerland’s economic resilience may limit further action. Q1 GDP rose 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, or 0.8% when adjusted for sporting events. Exports surged 10.5% ahead of anticipated U.S. tariffs, although this was offset by a 13.1% increase in imports. Year-over-year GDP growth reached 2.0%, beating forecasts. Sentiment data also reflected mixed but firm conditions. The KOF leading indicator – a monthly gauge that predicts Switzerland’s economic performance over the next few months – stood at 98.5 in May, consistent with 1.5% annual growth. Meanwhile, the manufacturing PMI slipped to 42.1, while the services PMI rose to 56.3. “Assessing recent activity and sentiment data, we see potential for the Swiss economy to continue growing near a 1.5% pace, though we acknowledge that the potential for higher U.S. tariffs poses some downside risk to that outlook,” Bennenbroek wrote. Despite the soft inflation outlook and dovish ECB tilt, the economist sees limited room for additional easing beyond June. “We are less persuaded by the case for further rate cuts beyond June and, at this time, do not expect the SNB to take its policy rate into negative territory," he continued. Further cuts would likely require clear evidence of underlying deflation and a sharp economic slowdown to near-stagnant growth rates.

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Swiss economic output increases as firms rush to beat US tariffs ZURICH (Reuters) -The Swiss economy grew by 0.8% in the first three months of 2025, the government said on Monday, as companies rushed through exports to avoid looming U.S. tariffs. The quarterly figure, which was adjusted for the impact of sporting events, was an uptick from the revised 0.6% increase in the last three months of 2024. It was better than the flash forecast for a 0.7% increase released earlier this month and also above the long term average for Swiss quarterly GDP growth of 0.4%. The figures included growth in services and a big boost from higher exports as companies sent products to the U.S. to avoid the higher tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump. "In particular, exports to the U.S. rose sharply, pointing to possible front-loading in connection with U.S. trade policy," said the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). Swiss exports to the United States increased by 17.4% in the first three months of 2025, compared with the previous three months, much higher than the 3.6% increase in overall exports, according to data from the Swiss customs office. Trump’s administration imposed a 31% tariff on Swiss imports in April, although the figure has since been temporarily reduced to 10%.

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UBS predicts Swiss GDP growth at 1% in 2025, 1.2% in 2026 Investing.com -- UBS has provided an outlook on the Swiss economy, indicating that the United States’ trade policy is having a negative impact on the global economy, which in turn affects Swiss exports and investments. Despite these challenges, a resilient domestic economy is expected to support Swiss GDP growth. The adjusted forecast anticipates an approximate 1% growth in 2025, considering adjustments for sporting events. The bank also predicts a slight rebound in the European economy, which is projected to contribute to a 1.2% increase in Swiss GDP in the following year. However, UBS cautions that economic risks are substantial and predominantly negative. If the imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration leads to a global recession, the growth forecast for the Swiss economy could become unattainable. The recent strengthening of the Swiss franc, coupled with a sluggish domestic economy, continues to exert pressure on inflation rates. UBS expects inflation to remain low, forecasting a rate of 0.2% in 2025 and a slight rise to 0.5% in 2026. In response to the economic environment and inflationary pressures, UBS anticipates that the Swiss National Bank (SNB) will make a further rate cut to 0% in June. This move is aimed at stimulating economic activity by making borrowing more affordable and encouraging investment and spending. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

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Nearly half of Swiss firms expect major hit from U.S tariffs, survey shows ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss firms are concerned U.S. tariffs will hit demand in the United States, spark an economic downturn and put them at a disadvantage against rivals, a survey showed on Wednesday. The April 3-4 poll of 94 Swiss industry groups and companies by business group Economiesuisse showed that 49% were strongly or very strongly affected by U.S. tariffs on Swiss exports. A further 27% said they saw little negative impact, while nearly a quarter said they were not negatively affected at all. When the Trump administration announced its tariffs last week, Switzerland was hit disproportionately with a 31% rate, compared with 20% on the European Union and 10% on Britain. Economiesuisse, which said its survey did not claim to be a representative picture of sentiment, had earlier slammed U.S. tariffs on Swiss imports as harmful and unjustified. Most firms participating in the poll have not yet taken any measures to absorb the shock but are evaluating how to mitigate tariffs in the medium to long term, Economiesuisse said. They are considering diverting business via countries with lower tariffs, passing on costs to U.S. importers, and diversifying into other sales markets, the study said.

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Swiss SME M&A activity takes a dip! 📉 In 2024, mergers & acquisitions involving Swiss small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) dropped 9% to 179 transactions, compared to 2023's 196 and 2022's 216. The biggest shift? A sharp 28% decline in acquisitions by Swiss firms at home. 🌍 #SwissEconomy #MandA

Swiss Q4 SECO Consumer Climate at -27, better than consensus of -33 and prior reading of -19, signaling improved consumer sentiment despite economic challenges. #CHF #SwissEconomy #ConsumerClimate #SECO

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