Business Tendency Surveys (Manufacturing): Business Situation: Future Tendency: National Indicator for Switzerland
CHEBSBUFT02STSAQ • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
3.99
Year-over-Year Change
-47.50%
Date Range
1/1/1960 - 10/1/2023
Summary
The Business Tendency Surveys (Manufacturing): Business Situation: Future Tendency: National Indicator for Switzerland measures Swiss manufacturers' expectations about their future business situation.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This survey-based indicator provides an early signal of the economic climate in Switzerland's manufacturing sector. It is closely watched by economists and policymakers as an important gauge of business confidence and expected production levels.
Methodology
The data is collected through monthly surveys of Swiss manufacturing companies.
Historical Context
This trend is used to inform economic forecasting and policy decisions.
Key Facts
- Switzerland is a major exporter of manufactured goods.
- This indicator has been tracked since the 1980s.
- It is released on a monthly basis.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures Swiss manufacturers' expectations about their future business situation, providing an early signal of economic conditions in the manufacturing sector.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator is closely watched by economists and policymakers as an important gauge of business confidence and expected production levels in Switzerland's manufacturing industry.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of Swiss manufacturing companies.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is used to inform economic forecasting and policy decisions in Switzerland.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released on a monthly basis with no significant update delays.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Business Tendency Surveys (Manufacturing): Business Situation: Future Tendency: National Indicator for Switzerland (CHEBSBUFT02STSAQ), retrieved from FRED.