Swiss Economic Confidence Rebounds as Manufacturing Sector Shows Growth

The KOF economic barometer rose 1.4 points to 98.5 in May, driven by improvements in manufacturing, particularly in chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors, despite challenges in foreign demand.

Key Takeaways

The KOF economic barometer rose 1.4 points to 98.5 in May
The improvement was primarily driven by the secondary sector, particularly manufacturing
Chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors showed notable recovery
Textiles and metallurgy sectors experienced decline

By The Numbers

98.5

KOF Economic Barometer Index

1.4

Points increase

They Said

"The Swiss economy saw the clouds that had gathered over its prospects lift somewhat in May"
— KOF Swiss Economic Institute

Economic Barometer Shows Positive Momentum

Manufacturing Sector Leads Recovery

Sector-Specific Performance

Challenges and Outlook

Sources & References

Swiss economic outlook improves

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Key Takeaways

The KOF economic barometer rose 1.4 points to 98.5 in May
The improvement was primarily driven by the secondary sector, particularly manufacturing
Chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors showed notable recovery
Textiles and metallurgy sectors experienced decline

By The Numbers

98.5

KOF Economic Barometer Index

1.4

Points increase

They Said

"The Swiss economy saw the clouds that had gathered over its prospects lift somewhat in May"
— KOF Swiss Economic Institute

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Economic Barometer Shows Positive Momentum

Manufacturing Sector Leads Recovery

Sector-Specific Performance

Challenges and Outlook

Sources & References

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