Press release

Economic forecasts - autumn 2022 Marked slowdown on the horizon

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Forecast unchanged: Swiss economic growth below average in 2024

The expert group on business cycles has significantly downgraded its expectations for Switzerland's GDP growth to 2.0% for 2022 and 1.1% for 2023 (GDP adjusted for sporting events). After a positive first half of the year 2022, the Swiss economy now faces a deteriorating outlook. A tense energy situation and sharp price increases are weighing on economic prospects, especially in Europe.