30.10.202509:23:01UTC+00Swiss KOF Economic Barometer Hits 7-Month High

In October 2025, Switzerland's KOF Economic Barometer increased by 3.3 points, reaching 101.3, marking its highest point since March 2025 and surpassing market expectations of 98.3. This suggests an optimistic economic outlook. Various sectors displayed positive trends; notably, manufacturing, financial and insurance services, and other service industries showed promising advances. However, indicators for private consumption indicated a minor decline. Within the producing industries, covering manufacturing and construction, sub-indicators related to various business activities largely reflected a positive sentiment. There was a particularly favorable outlook regarding the accumulation of intermediate goods and finished product stocks, although signals concerning the competitive environment seemed less encouraging. Within the manufacturing sector, results were mixed. The electrical, metal, and wood/glass/stone/earth segments reported positive trajectories, whereas the paper and printing, chemical and pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries faced a more subdued forecast.