Swiss investor sentiment index slumped by 44.8 percentage points to -35 in March 2026 from 9.8 in the previous month, according to data from UBS and CFA Society Switzerland. It marked the lowest reading since September 2025, indicating growing caution among financial analysts, who now expect higher interest rates in both the Eurozone and the United States over the next six months. They also turned significantly less optimistic about equity market prospects. Inflation expectations rose across all regions, driven in part by escalating tensions in the Middle East and the associated surge in oil prices, adding to concerns about the global economic outlook. Meanwhile, the current conditions index rebounded to 2.5 from -2.5 in February. source: UBS & CFA Society Switzerland

ZEW Economic Sentiment Index in Switzerland decreased to -35 points in March from 9.80 points in February of 2026. ZEW Economic Sentiment Index in Switzerland averaged -6.82 points from 2006 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 72.20 points in May of 2021 and a record low of -91.10 points in October of 2008. This page provides - Switzerland Zew Economic Sentiment Index- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Switzerland CS-CFA Society Economic Sentiment Index - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

ZEW Economic Sentiment Index in Switzerland decreased to -35 points in March from 9.80 points in February of 2026. ZEW Economic Sentiment Index in Switzerland is expected to be 3.50 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Switzerland CS-CFA Society Economic Sentiment Index is projected to trend around 11.00 points in 2027 and 13.50 points in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-25 09:00 AM
Economic Sentiment Index
Feb 9.8 -4.7 -1
2026-03-25 09:00 AM
Economic Sentiment Index
Mar -35 9.8 3.5
2026-04-29 08:00 AM
Economic Sentiment Index
Apr -35.0


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Economic Sentiment Index -35.00 9.80 points Mar 2026


Switzerland CS-CFA Society Economic Sentiment Index
In Switzerland, the CS-CFA Society Economic Sentiment Index measures the level of optimism that analysts have about the expected economic developments over the next 6 months. The survey covers up to 350 financial and economic analysts. The index is constructed as the difference between the percentage share of analysts that are optimistic and the percentage of analysts that are pessimistic about the development of the economy. Therefore, the indicator measures the confidence on a scale of -100 (all analysts expect the economy to deteriorate) up to 100 (all analysts expect it to improve). A 0 value indicates neutrality.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-35.00 9.80 72.20 -91.10 2006 - 2026 points Monthly

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Swiss Investor Sentiment Worsens to 6-Month Low
Swiss investor sentiment index slumped by 44.8 percentage points to -35 in March 2026 from 9.8 in the previous month, according to data from UBS and CFA Society Switzerland. It marked the lowest reading since September 2025, indicating growing caution among financial analysts, who now expect higher interest rates in both the Eurozone and the United States over the next six months. They also turned significantly less optimistic about equity market prospects. Inflation expectations rose across all regions, driven in part by escalating tensions in the Middle East and the associated surge in oil prices, adding to concerns about the global economic outlook. Meanwhile, the current conditions index rebounded to 2.5 from -2.5 in February.
2026-03-25
Swiss Investor Confidence Rebounds on Rate Outlook
Swiss investor sentiment improved markedly in February 2026, with the index climbing to 9.8 from -4.7 in January, when it had fallen to a three-month low. The latest reading marks the second-highest level since January last year, as market participants increasingly expect the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to maintain its policy rate at 0% throughout 2026. However, assessments of the current situation were less upbeat. The current conditions index slipped to -2.5 in February from 0.0 in January.
2026-02-25
Swiss Investor Sentiment Worsens Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Swiss investor sentiment declined sharply in January 2026, with the sentiment index falling 10.9 points to -4.7, its lowest reading since October. The drop was driven by escalating tensions between the EU and the US over Greenland, raising concerns about higher tariffs on some European countries. The current conditions index also fell to 0.0 from 16.6 in December 2025. The survey highlighted a marked deterioration in US economic expectations, with two-thirds of analysts anticipating a worsening economic outlook.
2026-01-28