The Swiss government lowers the GDP forecast for 2022 in the face of the Ukraine crisis

As a result of rising inflation and the war between Russia and Ukraine, the Swiss government lowers the country’s GDP forecasts for this year.

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The Swiss government expects GDP growth (sporting event attached) from 2022 of 2.8% (previous forecast was +3.0%).

The government estimates GDP growth of 2023 the +2.0% (previous forecast was +2.0%).

The Swiss government sees the 2022 CPI at +1.9% (previous forecast was +1.1%).

The Swiss government anticipates the 2023 CPI at +0.7% (previous forecast was +0.7%).

The executive one higher inflation and the Ukraine conflict slowing the pace of recovery.

The pandemic situation has improved faster than anticipated.

market reaction

USD/CHF last traded at 0.9352, up 0.09% on the day. Improved market sentiment has dampened safe-haven demand for the US dollar, sending USD/CHF lower from 2022 highs of 0.9365 hit earlier in the day.

Source: Fx Street

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