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2025-10-30 17:29:33
[Switzerland's KOF Economic Barometer Hits Seven-Month High] ⑴ Switzerland's KOF Economic Barometer for October 2025 rose 3.3 points to 101.3, the highest level since March. ⑵ This figure far exceeded market expectations of 98.3, indicating an improved economic outlook. ⑶ Most sub-indices point to positive development, with manufacturing, financial and insurance services, and other service industries performing particularly well. ⑷ Private consumption indicators declined slightly, but business activity sub-indices in the production sector generally conveyed optimistic signals. ⑸ The outlook for intermediate goods and finished goods inventories improved significantly, but the competition sub-indicator weakened. ⑹ Performance within the manufacturing sector was mixed, with the electrical, metals, and wood/glass/stone/earth products sectors showing positive momentum. ⑺ The outlook for the paper and printing, chemical and pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries was relatively weak.
