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SwitzerlandSwitzerland Economic Sentiment Index climbed to 12.1 in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Switzerland Economic Sentiment Index climbed to 12.1 in August 2026, up 2.1 from July's 10 reading. The print exceeded the 8 consensus by 4.1. Economic Sentiment Index has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Economic Sentiment Index averaged -7.5, vs -25.47 in the prior 3-month window. Economic Sentiment Index is now the highest in 8 months.
Latest Release
12.1
Actual
8
Consensus
10
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±23.59
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 9.63
Actual: 12.1
Error: -2.47
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
Economic Sentiment Index (Switzerland) was reported at 12.10 in August 2026. This beat the market consensus of 8.00 by 4.10. The reading rose from the previous value of 10.00. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -7.24, ranging from -46.40 to 12.20 across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged -0.97, up from the prior three at -12.10. Volatility over the past year (σ 19.45) is comparable than the prior year (σ 20.20). In August readings over the past 3 years, Economic Sentiment Index has averaged -15.03.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 23.59.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 30, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Balance of Trade (Sep 17) and SECO Economic Forecasts (Sep 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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Economic Sentiment Index - CH
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About Economic Sentiment Index — Switzerland
DEFINITION
The Economic Sentiment Index is a key financial indicator that measures the overall confidence and outlook of consumers and businesses towards the economy. It takes into account various factors such as consumer spending, business investment, and employment trends to provide a comprehensive assessment of the current economic climate. This index is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and analysts as it can provide valuable insights into the direction of the economy and potential market trends.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Aug 2026): actual 12.1, consensus 8. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 10. Before that (Jun 2026): -25.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU, r=-0.41) — a useful reference for commodities-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - CH Events
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | CH | Producer Price Index YoY | -0.7 | -2.1 | -1.3 | -1.00 | Low |
| 06:30 | CH | Producer Price Index MoM | 0.7 | -0.1 | 0.1 | 0.40 | Low |
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | CH | Balance of Trade | 8.1 | 7.5 | 8.55 | Medium | |