In a significant shift in investor sentiment, the ZEW Expectations index for Switzerland has plunged from 3.4 in February 2025 to -10.7 in March 2025. This dramatic drop, updated on March 26, 2025, indicates growing pessimism about the Swiss economic outlook among financial market experts.
The ZEW Expectations index is a key economic indicator based on surveys that reflect the economic sentiment of institutional investors and analysts. A reading above 0 indicates optimism, while a reading below 0 suggests a more pessimistic outlook. The decline from a positive 3.4 to a negative 10.7 marks a substantial shift in perspective.
Factors contributing to this downturn may include heightened global economic uncertainties, potential monetary policy changes, or emerging domestic economic challenges. Analysts will be closely watching upcoming economic data and market conditions to better understand the underlying causes of this shift in sentiment and to assess its potential impact on Switzerland's economic trajectory in the coming months.
