Economic calendar
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Monday 2 November 2026
CHF Swiss Retail Sales y/yRetail Sales y/y Forecast 3.0%Previous 3.2%
- What it is
- The change in retail sales in Switzerland compared with the same period a year earlier, published by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
- Why it matters
- It shows how strong domestic consumer spending is, which ties into growth and inflation. The impact on markets is usually fairly small.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices tend to react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result usually gives slight support to the Swiss franc (CHF), as it points to a healthy domestic economy, while a lower result tends to weigh on it. The franc is often driven more by global risk sentiment and Swiss National Bank signals.
CHF Swiss Manufacturing PMIManufacturing PMI Forecast 55.3Previous 55.3
- What it is
- A monthly survey of purchasing managers in Switzerland's manufacturing sector, published by procure.ch. A reading above 50 suggests expansion, while below 50 suggests contraction.
- Why it matters
- It helps gauge the health of Swiss industry, which relies heavily on exports. It is generally of moderate importance.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result usually supports the Swiss franc (CHF), while a lower one tends to weigh on it. However, the franc is often seen as a safe haven, so it may respond more to global risk mood than to this release alone.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.