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No. 182, March

Investment on the rise, but not in all sectors

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The results of the semi-annual KOF Investment Survey point to a nominal increase in investment of 8.2 per cent in 2024, driven by technological progress and supported by the service sector. By contrast, industry and construction are reporting a slowdown or even a decline in their investment plans owing to funding shortages and a downturn in demand.

01.03.2024

Artificial intelligence: how networks are controlling firms’ AI expertise

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The latest KOF research shows that AI technology is being introduced in relatively closed groups, similar to exclusive clubs. This could lead to a concentration of relevant AI know-how, making it more difficult for this key technology to spread and increasing dependence on a small number of technology providers. This in turn can make the economic performance of different regions less equal. Policymakers should push to overcome excessive cluster effects.

01.03.2024

The power of central bank communication

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A recent study by KOF analyses the impact that central bank communication has on financial markets, which are a key transmission channel for monetary policy. The findings show that monetary policy speeches are an important source of information for the formation of expectations in financial markets. The findings also suggest that volatility in financial markets increases when a central bank communicates too complexly.

01.03.2024

Business situation virtually unchanged

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The KOF Business Situation Indicator for the Swiss private sector rose slightly in February (see chart G11), following two consecutive months of modest declines. Overall, business activity at Swiss companies has not changed significantly since October 2023. The sharp downward trend of the first three quarters of 2023 has been broken for the time being. Although the Swiss economy has recovered, there is a lack of momentum.

01.03.2024

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