Swiss economists predict moderate growth in 2026

The latest KOF Swiss Economic Institute survey shows economists holding firm on their 1% growth outlook for 2026. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Next year the same financial experts predict an economic recovery. while inflation is expected to rise gradually over the next five years. The 16 participants in the latest KOF survey estimate that gross domestic product GDP should grow by 1% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027, adjusted for sporting events, the institute based at the federal technology institute ETH Zurich said on Monday. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, the forecasts remain unchanged from the previous survey in December. Inflation forecasts also remain stable. The average rate of inflation is expected to be 0.4% for 2026, 0.6% for 2027 and 0.9% over a five-year period. The survey participants still expect an average unemployment rate of 3.1%. For foreign trade, they expect exports to rise by 1% in 2026. The increase should be more significant in 2027 ...