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GDP increases by 0.5 percent Economy grows surprisingly strongly

SDA

18.5.2026 - 09:01

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The Swiss economy has made a surprisingly good start to 2026. Adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.5 percent in the first quarter compared to the previous quarter, as announced by the federal government on Monday. Economists had expected a lower figure in advance.

Keystone-SDA

18.05.2026, 09:01

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