Growth slowed significantly in Switzerland in the second quarter as tariff front-running eased. The economy is likely to expand only slowly the next couple of quarters as high US tariffs and elevated business uncertainty weigh on exports and investment. Along with near-zero inflation, we think this will persuade the SNB to cut its policy rate by 25bp to -0.25% this year, most likely in September.
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