2024-06-19 08:44:17
Extract from the SECO e-newsletter revealed on June 19, 2024, titled “Cyclone forecasts usually confirmed: Swiss financial development to be beneath common in 2024”
Average financial development in 2024
The Federal Financial Forecasting Panel expects the Swiss economic system to develop by 1.2% in 2024, a slight upward revision from its March forecast of 1.1%, however nonetheless beneath common. Nonetheless, development is anticipated to return to regular by 2025, with a development charge of 1.7%.
Financial sectors
Within the first quarter of 2024, GDP grew modestly, supported by providers and personal consumption, whereas the economic sector stagnated. The forecast foresees modest development within the brief time period, with world demand beneath historic averages.
Worldwide Context
The worldwide image is blended: weak US and Japanese economies, development within the UK and China, and a modest restoration within the eurozone are weighing on Swiss exports. Underutilization of business capability and excessive financing prices are anticipated to dampen funding.
Labor Market and Inflation
The unemployment charge is anticipated to be 2.4% in 2024 (March forecast: 2.3%) and a pair of.6% in 2025. The inflation charge is anticipated to be 1.4% in 2024, barely decrease than the March forecast (1.5%), and 1.1% in 2025.
Financial dangers
Geopolitical dangers (Center East, Ukraine), extended restrictive financial coverage, and financial uncertainty in Germany and China pose potential threats. Nonetheless, a speedy enchancment in geopolitical tensions might speed up normalization of worldwide development and stimulate demand.
For extra detailed info on financial forecasts, please consult with the devoted part on the SECO web site below “Present Developments till Summer season 2024”.
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