Zurich, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - Switzerland hikes 2026 growth forecast to 1.7%

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2026-09-17

The Swiss economy is projected to grow faster than anticipated this year despite the risk of rising energy costs due to the Iran war, the economy ministry said Thursday. GDP growth is now seen at 1.7 percent, nearly double the 0.9 percent expansion forecast by the ministry's expert group in June. The revision reflects stronger than expected growth for its chemicals and pharmaceutical industries in the second quarter, when growth jumped by 1.5 per......

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