Swiss investor sentiment in May improved to -11.1, with pessimism easing
- According to a survey by UBS and the Swiss CFA Society, Swiss investor sentiment in May improved from -30.3 in May 2025 to -11.1.
- The index rose by 19.2 points compared to the previous month, reflecting a more optimistic outlook than previous readings, but it remains in negative territory.
- About 75% of analysts expect Switzerland's economic conditions to remain unchanged over the next six months. UBS noted that although the domestic outlook is more stable, inflation expectations remain high, especially outside Switzerland.
- The current situation indicator for May stood at +9.1, while the expectations indicator was -2.8.
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