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:
KOF Monetary Policy Communicator for the Euro Area, March 2025
The KOF MPC figure for 6 March 2025 is 0.05. At today’s meeting, the ECB’s Governing Council decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates.
KOF Employment Indicator: outlook remains subdued
The KOF Employment Indicator has fallen slightly in the first quarter of 2025 compared with last quarter. This decline is primarily due to the worsening employment prospects in the retail and manufacturing sectors. Overall, the Swiss labour market is expected to remain subdued this quarter and next.
KOF Monetary Policy Communicator for the Euro Area, January 2025
The KOF MPC figure for 30 January 2025 is 0.17. At today’s meeting, the ECB’s Governing Council decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates.