Geopolitical Risks and Trade Conflicts: How Resilient is the Swiss Economy?

Since the new U.S. administration took office, international trade conflicts have intensified. KOF has examined the risks for the Swiss economy.

KOF Economic Barometer increases in March

In March the Barometer continues to remain above its medium-term average. The outlook for the Swiss Economy remains robust.

Swiss economy caught in the tension between trade conflict and fiscal stimulus

Assuming that the international trade conflict does not escalate any further, KOF is forecasting that real sport-adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) will increase by 1.4 per cent in 2025.

Global Barometers move in opposite directions

This month, the Coincident Barometer declines after a slight increase last month and the Leading Barometer rises for the second month in a row.

KOF Economic Barometer remains above average despite decline

The first two months of the year are a rollercoaster ride for the barometer. The Swiss economy is feeling the headwind, but is showing robust prospects.

Annual Congress of the Swiss Society of Economics anf Statistics

The SSES/SGVS annual conference will be held at KOF on 26-27 June 2025. This year's topic: New designs for the market economy. Keynotes: Gianmarco Ottaviano, Evi Pappa and Reinhilde Veugelers.