April
KOF Economic Barometer: Economic outlook slightly gloomier
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In April, the KOF Economic Barometer declines, dipping slightly lower under its medium-term average value. At the moment, the Swiss economy cannot really find its footing.
Global Barometers fall slightly after rising for two months
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The levels of the Global Barometers remained almost unchanged in April, halting the recovery tendency observed earlier this year. The result was mainly influenced by the Asia, Pacific & Africa region, where the indicators retreated after two noticeably rises.