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Swiss economy predicted to grow 3% by end of year

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:54:08 +0200

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast Switzerland’s economy will grow by 3% by the end of 2018.

Swiss economy shows new signs of recovery

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 10:39:36 +0100

The Swiss economy is in good health – despite a dip in the third quarter of this year – and is set for continued growth, according to government economists.

Eurozone causes Swiss economic slowdown

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:40:00 +0200

Setbacks for recovery of the eurozone economy are affecting Switzerland, which cut its own growth forecasts on Thursday.

Swiss economic growth slows and disappoints

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:59:00 +0100

Swiss economic growth slowed to a crawl at the end of 2013, official data showed on Thursday, amid concern that the strong Swiss franc and recent vote limiting immigration from the EU might further hamper the country's economy.

Switzerland raises 2012 growth forecast

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:07:00 +0100

The Swiss government on Thursday revised its 2012 growth forecast slightly higher to 0.8 percent, while pointing to signs of improvement in the eurozone debt crisis.

Switzerland cuts 2012 growth forecast

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:16:00 +0100

The Swiss government on Tuesday cut its 2012 growth forecast to 0.5 percent from 0.9 percent, as the eurozone crisis was expected to accelerate a slowdown in the country's economy.

Swiss jobless rate falls slightly

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:42:17 +0200

Switzerland's unemployment rate was flat at 2.8 percent in July compared to June, the economy ministry said Monday.

Bank holds interest rate and growth forecast

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:59:00 +0200

The Swiss central bank kept its key interest rate and 2011 growth forecast unchanged on Thursday, but warned that "downside risks predominate."

Strong franc causes cut in growth forecast

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:34:00 +0200

The Swiss government on Tuesday cut its growth forecast for 2012, saying the strengthening Swiss franc has brought new risks.

Swiss economy grows in first quarter

Tue, 31 May 2011 17:08:00 +0200

The Swiss economy expanded 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2011, slowing from the previous quarter when growth reached 0.8 percent, the economy ministry said Tuesday.

Swiss growth bounces back

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 10:25:00 +0100

The Swiss economy grew 2.6 percent in 2010, reversing a contraction of 1.9 percent in 2009, the economy ministry said on Tuesday.