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SwitzerlandMayConsumer Confidence Index - Unadjusted
| Latest Release | Actual Value | Forecast Value | Previous Value | Next Release Time | Release Frequency | Importance |
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| 2026-05-08 | -40 | -45 | -42.9 | 2026-06-15 15:00 | Monthly |
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Definition
An index was created by surveying approximately 1,100 households and analyzing their assessments of the past and future economic conditions. A reading above zero indicates optimistic consumer sentiment, while a reading below zero indicates pessimistic consumer sentiment.
Impact on Market
Published value > Forecast value = Positive for Swiss franc
Why It Matters
Consumer confidence is a leading indicator of consumer spending, a major component of the Swiss economy. Changes in consumer confidence can provide insights into future economic trends, which in turn influence exchange rate movements.
Released By
Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)