Swiss KOF Economic Barometer fell to 99.5 in December, down from 102.9 in November and below market expectations of 101.1. This decline brings the indicator slightly below its medium-term average, signaling a “dampened” outlook for the Swiss economy .
KOF Economic Institute attributed the drop to weaker performance across multiple sectors. In particular, indicators for manufacturing, other services, the hospitality industry, foreign demand, and private consumption showed significant declines, collectively driving the overall decrease.