Trade data released this week suggest that exports from the EU and Switzerland have been quite resilient since the US imposed a 10% tariff on most products in April. Meanwhile, despite an increase in its trade surplus in the second quarter, we expect economic growth in Switzerland to slow significantly in Q2. The key event next week is the ECB meeting where policymakers look sure to leave the deposit rate at 2% and will give little away about their next steps.
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