Press release

Economic forecasts - spring 2019 Weaker global economy slows exports

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Forecast unchanged: Swiss economic growth below average in 2024

The Expert Group is lowering its forecast for GDP growth in 2019 from 1.5% to 1.1%. The global economy is losing more momentum than previously assumed, which is slowing down Swiss foreign trade and investment activity. Economic growth is set to rise to 1.7% in 2020.