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SwitzerlandSwitzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a fell to 2.9% in June 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased July 2026
Switzerland Unemployment Rate n.s.a fell to 2.9% in June 2026, released July 2026, down 0.2% from May's 3.1% reading. The print came in cooler than the 3.1% consensus, a softer print than forecasters anticipated. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 3.07%.
Latest Release
2.9
Actual
3.1
Consensus
3.1
Previous
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THE RELEASE
Unemployment Rate n.s.a (Switzerland) was reported at 2.9% in July 2026. This missed the market consensus of 3.1% by 0.2%. The reading fell from the previous value of 3.1%.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 2026.
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Unemployment Rate n.s.a - CH
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About Unemployment Rate n.s.a — Switzerland
DEFINITION
Switzerland's Unemployment Rate n.s.a for June came in at 2.900000%, beating the 3.100000% estimate and improving from May's 3.100000%. The decline signals a tightening labor market after a slight rise in May from April's 3.1%. Market participants will watch upcoming employment data for further confirmation of this trend. Updated 7/8/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. 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 (Jun 2026): actual 2.9 %, consensus 3.1 %. Prior reading (May 2026): 3.1 %. Before that (Apr 2026): 3 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - CH Events
| Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | CH | Balance of Trade | 3.8 | 5.5 | 3.9 | 3.42 | Medium |