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Switzerland’s economy grew 0.2% in Q4 2025, driven by services, despite export headwinds from tariffs and a strong franc.
Switzerland’s economy grew 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025, reversing a 0.5% contraction in the prior quarter, with full-year growth at 1.4%, up from 1.2% in 2024.
The rebound was driven by strong services sector performance, while industrial output remained flat.
A U.S. tariff on Swiss exports, initially 39% and reduced to 15% in November after a deal involving a $200 billion Swiss investment in the U.S., weighed on export-heavy industries like pharmaceuticals and luxury goods.
The strong Swiss franc, fueled by global uncertainty, also made exports more expensive.
The Swiss National Bank projects 2026 growth of about 1%, with no immediate plans to cut interest rates further despite potential future negative rates.
Final data on industrial output and household spending are due February 27.
La economía de Suiza creció un 0,2% en el cuarto trimestre de 2025, impulsada por los servicios, a pesar de los vientos en contra de las exportaciones debido a los aranceles y al fuerte franco.