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Country Report Switzerland October 2007

Switzerland at a glance: 2008-09

Summary

Political structure

Economic structure: Annual indicators

Economic structure: Quarterly indicators

Outlook for 2008-09: Domestic politics

Outlook for 2008-09: International relations

Outlook for 2008-09: Policy trends

Outlook for 2008-09: Fiscal policy

Outlook for 2008-09: Monetary policy

Outlook for 2008-09: International assumptions

Outlook for 2008-09: Economic growth

Outlook for 2008-09: Inflation

Outlook for 2008-09: Exchange rates

Outlook for 2008-09: External sector

Outlook for 2008-09: Forecast summary

The political scene: Swiss People's Party leads in run-up to election

The political scene: Composition of the Federal Council is a major issue

The political scene: SVP election campaign is controversial

The political scene: Government aims to integrate foreigners

The political scene: Environmental protection is a political concern

The political scene: Taxes play a significant role in the electoral campaign

The political scene: Relationship to EU loses salience in the campaign

Economic policy: SNB raises interest rates despite financial crisis

Economic policy: Impact of financial market crisis on Switzerland is minor

Economic policy: Budget for 2008 remains unchanged

Economic policy: New efforts to prevent fiscal slippages

Economic policy: Government embarks on postal market liberalisation

Economic policy: Electricity market reform is to begin in 2008

The domestic economy: Second-quarter growth comes in above expectations

The domestic economy: PMI drops sharply, as business cycle indicator stabilises

The domestic economy: Growth is less reliant on financial services industry

The domestic economy: Industrial output growth buoyant amid strong orders

The domestic economy: Building sector is past its peak

The domestic economy: Retail growth is robust, as consumer sentiment stabilises

The domestic economy: Financial services are unaffected by August turmoil

The domestic economy: Tourism sector posts good results

The domestic economy: Employment growth reaches a seven-year high

The domestic economy: Inflation is largely unaffected by weak currency

The domestic economy: Wage growth is expected to pick up further in 2008

The domestic economy: Stockmarkets are volatile owing to US sub-prime crisis

The domestic economy: Short-term interest rates rise, but long term rates fall

The domestic economy: Swiss franc hits low before appreciating against euro

Foreign trade and payments

Foreign trade and payments: Exports and imports grow rapidly

Foreign trade and payments: Current account

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