Published on 2 May 2018

Consumers remain optimistic

Bern, 2.5.2018 - Although Swiss consumer sentiment has not shown any further improvement, it remains far above average this April, with the index coming in at 2 points. After a sharp rise in January, consumers’ expectations regarding economic growth have returned to the level seen in late 2017. Consumers remain optimistic about the labour market trend. About their purchasing power they are more circumspect than they were still in January. Overall, consumer sentiment in the year to date has been at its highest level for four years.