Forecasts & Indicators
The KOF regularly publishes various indicators and forecasts. These are partly based on the results of the KOF economic surveys among Swiss companies as well as external data.
News about Forecasts and Indicators:
Recovery in Europe supports Swiss economy
KOF is forecasting an increase of 1.2 per cent in real sport-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) for the current year (1.6 per cent including sporting events). Sport-adjusted growth of 1.8 per cent is expected for 2025 (1.4 per cent including sporting events). KOF’s economic outlook is therefore virtually unchanged compared with its spring forecast.
KOF Monetary Policy Communicator for the Euro Area, June 2024
The KOF MPC figure for 6 June 2024 is 0. At today’s meeting, the ECB’s Governing Council decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points.
KOF Employment Indicator: downward trend continuing in the second quarter of 2024
The KOF Employment Indicator has recorded a further decline in the second quarter of 2024 compared with last quarter. The deterioration in employment prospects is particularly evident in the manufacturing and banking sectors. Overall, the indicator is approaching its long-term average.