Credit Suisse Economic Expectations reflect the assumptions of experts about important global financial markets. The index is compiled based on a survey of 300 representatives of banks, insurance companies and financial departments. The survey participants express their six-month outlook regarding the state of economy, inflation level, interest rates, stock markets and exchange rates in the eurozone, Germany, Japan, the USA, Great Britain, France and Italy, as well as their expectations regarding oil prices. The indicator growth can have a positive effect on the Swiss franc quotes.
Credit Suisse Switzerland Economic Expectations
Last release
Actual
-11.1
Forecast
-48.6
Previous
-35.0
Next release
Actual
Coming in 6 days
Forecast
55.9
Previous
-11.1
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
May 2011
-11.5
—
8.8
Apr 2011
8.8
—
-13.5
Mar 2011
-13.5
—
-17.2
Feb 2011
-17.2
—
-18.4
Jan 2011
-18.4
—
-12.5
Dec 2010
-12.5
—
-30.9
Nov 2010
-30.9
—
-27.5
Oct 2010
-27.5
—
-5.1
Sep 2010
-5.1
—
9.1
Aug 2010
9.1
—
2.2
Jul 2010
2.2
—
17.5
Jun 2010
17.5
—
40.5
May 2010
40.5
—
53.4
Apr 2010
53.4
—
53.8
Mar 2010
53.8
—
52.5
Feb 2010
52.5
—
56.2
Jan 2010
56.2
—
54.0
Dec 2009
54.0
—
56.4
Nov 2009
56.4
—
65.0
Oct 2009
65.0
—
58.0