{"id":97147,"date":"2021-05-04T12:20:33","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T12:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swissfederalism.ch\/in-svizzera-la-fiducia-dei-consumatori-al-livello-pre-crisi\/"},"modified":"2021-05-04T15:46:51","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T15:46:51","slug":"consumer-confidence-in-switzerland-at-pre-crisis-level","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swissfederalism.ch\/en\/consumer-confidence-in-switzerland-at-pre-crisis-level\/","title":{"rendered":"Consumer confidence in Switzerland at pre-crisis level"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consumer confidence in Switzerland at pre-crisis level<\/h1>\n

SECO’s April survey shows that expectations about general economic developments and euphoria about employment have improved in particular<\/em><\/h3>\n

Swiss households are regaining a certain optimism.
\nThe April survey shows that expectations regarding the general economic development have improved in particular.
\nThe propensity to make major purchases has also increased.
\nIn April, the consumer confidence index rose to -7 points. This means that it has effectively returned to the pre-crisis level of the beginning of 2020 and is now only slightly off the multi-year average (-5 points).<\/p>\n

900 commodity traders in Switzerland<\/strong><\/a>
\nSwitzerland will reduce the environmental impact of its food supply<\/strong><\/a>
\nPetra Zimmermann at the Federal Office for the Environment<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This marked improvement is primarily due to expectations about the general development of the economy.
\nFrom -18 points in January, the corresponding sub-index rose to +3 points, the highest value since autumn 2018.
\nAccording to the survey, consumers expect the economic recovery to continue over the next twelve months.
\nThe increased propensity to make major purchases also contributed to the rise in the confidence index. However, the corresponding sub-index (current level: -13 points) has not yet returned to its pre-crisis level.<\/p>\n

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Swiss consumer confidence in the SECO survey of April 2020 (In German)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Switzerland-Liechtenstein pact on scientific innovation<\/strong><\/a>
\nBern, Zurich and Aargau focus on fiscal innovation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Swiss consumer confidence in the SECO survey of April 2020 (In French)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Switzerland to have an ad hoc ambassador for… science<\/a>
\nFederal Council approves Swiss “Green Fintech” network<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Swiss consumer confidence in the SECO survey of April 2020 (In English)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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How the Swiss export industry focuses on innovation<\/strong><\/a>
\nMore flexibility in promoting Swiss innovation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Improved outlook for the labour market<\/h4>\n

The outlook for the labour market is also better than in previous quarters, but is still much more negative than in the pre-crisis period.
\nThe unemployment expectation index (90 points) has improved considerably, while the job security index has remained at a very low level since last autumn.
\nPrice developments are weighing on consumers’ purchasing power. In the wake of rising inflation rates, they perceive a higher increase in prices, both past and future, than in previous quarters.
\nAs a result, households remain cautious in assessing their financial situation. The sub-indices on past and expected financial situation (-12 and -6 points respectively) remain below the corresponding average value.<\/p>\n

How much does Switzerland consume? 87 million tonnes a year<\/strong><\/a>
\nSwiss export industry relies on innovation<\/strong><\/a>
\nMore flexibility in promoting Swiss innovation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n