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KOF Hits Fresh Record High in May

SWITZERLAND DATA
MNI (London)

SWISS MAY KOF ECON BAROMETER 143.2; APR 136.4r

  • The KOF Economic Barometer again rose sharply in May aby 6.8pt to 143.2, hitting a new record high.
  • The index rose sharply in both Apr and Mar, suggesting that the outlook for the Swiss economy is positive, given that "the containment of the virus continues to progress", the KOF noted.
  • The increase was driven by the strong manufacturing sector and foreign demand, but also food services and the accommodation sector saw monthly gains in May.
  • However, private consumption continues to show negative impulses in May.

Source: ETH Zurich

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