According to the OECD, the Swiss economy is likely to pick up only slightly in the coming years. The lower tariff rates in trade with the United States are improving the outlook slightly, but growth will be driven primarily by domestic consumption. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) forecasts that Switzerland's gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 1.2% in both 2026 and 2027, as it writes in its Economic Outlook. According to the forecast, GDP growth is likely to be 1.1% in the year 2025. The agreement with the US to reduce tariffs to 15% should strengthen the recovery in exports from 2026, the OECD believes. However, the increased uncertainty will weigh on investments in the coming years. And it is precisely this ongoing global uncertainty that could lead to an even stronger Swiss franc, the study continues. This would worsen export prospects again. Meanwhile, according to the OECD ...
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