The KOF Economic Barometer remains pessimistic in September and now stands at 95.9 points, following a revised value of 96.2 in August. The barometer thus remains below its long-​term average. The economic barometer, which has been weakening in recent months, indicates a cooling Swiss economy for the end of 2023. {chart} The KOF Economic Barometer stands at 95.9 points in September, 0.3 points lower than in August. The slight decline is primarily attributable to bundles of indicators from the manufacturing and other services sectors. Indicators from the finance and insurance sector and the construction industry are ... (full story)