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Economic forecasts - summer 2019 Weaker global economy also slows Swiss economy

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Forecast unchanged: Swiss economic growth below average in 2024

The Expert Group is expecting moderate GDP growth of 1.2% for 2019. The weakening of the global economy is slowing down Swiss foreign trade, while the considerable uncertainty is weighing on investment activity. Economic growth is set to increase in 2020 and rise to 1.7%.