Consumer sentiment remains unchanged
Bern, 8.5.2014 - Consumer sentiment in Switzerland remained almost unchanged between January and April 2014*. The overall index remained static at +1 in April compared with January (+2 points) but as such is still above its long-term average (-9 points). In April households were slightly more cautious in their assessment of the future general economic development. At the same time however, they were more optimistic about the further development of unemployment over the next few months.