Swiss investor sentiment improved markedly in February 2026, with the index climbing to 9.8 from -4.7 in January, when it had fallen to a three-month low. The latest reading marks the second-highest level since January last year, as market participants increasingly expect the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to maintain its policy rate at 0% throughout 2026. However, assessments of the current situation were less upbeat. The current conditions index slipped to -2.5 in February from 0.0 in January.
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Swiss Investor Confidence Rebounds on Steady Rate Expectations
Swiss investor sentiment improved markedly in February 2026, with the index climbing to 9.8 from -4.7 in January, when it had fallen to a three-month low. The latest reading marks the second-highest level since January last year, as market participants increasingly expect the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to maintain its policy rate at 0% throughout 2026. However, assessments of the current situation were less upbeat. The current conditions index slipped to -2.5 in February from 0.0 in January.