The ZEW Expectations for Switzerland is a monthly survey that captures the six-month economic outlook of institutional investors and financial analysts. It reflects the consensus sentiment regarding future economic performance, inflation, and interest rates within the Swiss economy. This indicator is highly regarded as a leading signal for future economic developments and investment trends in Switzerland.
The index is calculated as the difference between the percentage of analysts who are optimistic about the economy and those who are pessimistic. A positive value indicates that the majority of experts expect the economy to improve.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | 12.10 | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 10.00 | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2026 | -25.00 | — | — |
| May 27, 2026 | -11.10 | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | -30.30 | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2026 | -35.00 | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 9.80 | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2026 | -4.70 | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 6.20 | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 12.20 | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2025 | -7.70 | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | -46.40 | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2025 | -53.80 | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 2.40 | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | -2.10 | — | — |
| May 28, 2025 | -22.00 | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | -51.60 | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2025 | -10.70 | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 3.40 | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 17.70 | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | -12.40 | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2024 | -8.80 | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 9.40 | — | — |
| May 29, 2024 | 18.20 | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 11.50 | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 10.20 | — | — |
