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SwitzerlandSwitzerland ZEW Expectations climbed to 39.4 in December 2013
FMPMonthlyReleased December 2013
Switzerland ZEW Expectations climbed to 39.4 in December 2013, up 7.8 from November's 31.6 reading. The print exceeded the 36 consensus by 3.4. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 31.6.
Latest Release
39.4
Actual
36
Consensus
31.6
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/CHF | ▲ Direct | +0.52 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| DAX | ▲ Direct | +0.26 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
ZEW Expectations (Switzerland) was reported at 10.00 in July 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of -25.00. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through July 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -13.23, ranging from -53.80 to 12.20 across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged -8.70, up from the prior three at -9.97. Volatility over the past year (σ 22.48) is higher than the prior year (σ 19.15).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with EUR/CHF (Bullish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, positively correlated (Bullish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include CPI MoM (Aug 3) and Inflation Rate YoY (Aug 3).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 2026.
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ZEW Expectations - CH
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About ZEW Expectations — Switzerland
DEFINITION
ZEW Expectations is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the sentiment and expectations of financial experts and analysts in Germany. It provides valuable insights into the future economic outlook of the country, as well as potential market trends and investment opportunities. This indicator is closely monitored by investors and policymakers as it can impact financial decisions and strategies. ZEW Expectations is considered a key indicator for assessing the overall health and stability of the German economy.
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. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jul 2026): actual 10. Prior reading (Jun 2026): -25. Before that (May 2026): -11.1.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with EUR/CHF (Bullish EUR, r=0.52) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - CH Events
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | CH | KOF Leading Indicators | 103.5 | 102.1 | 101 | 102.25 | Medium |
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:30 | CH | Retail Sales MoM | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.75 | Low |
| 06:30 | CH | Retail Sales YoY | 1.5 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 2.65 | Medium |