IMF lowers growth forecast for Switzerland for 2025 slightly
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Listening: IMF lowers Switzerland’s 2025 growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly lowered its forecast for Switzerland’s economic growth next year. The organisation now anticipates a growth rate of 1.3% in 2025.
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IWF senkt Wachstumsprognose für Schweiz für 2025 leicht
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For 2024, the IMF still expects the Swiss economy to grow by 1.3%, according to the report. Regarding consumer prices, the IMF forecasts inflation to drop from 1.3% this year to 1.0% in 2025.
IMF forecasts improved prospects for the global economy
Meanwhile, the IMF’s outlook for the global economy is slightly more optimistic, though not overly positive. Growth is expected to be 3.2% both this year and next. The IMF describes the global outlook as “stable, but not overwhelming” and cautions about uncertainties and risks.
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