A measure signaling future turning points in the Swiss economy increased in April, though the outlook remains muted, the results of a survey by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute showed Thursday.
The economic barometer rose to 97.9 in April from a revised 9-month low of 95.6 in March. However, it continued to stay below its medium-term average of 100.
Among components, the indicators for manufacturing, for other services, and for private consumption show particularly positive developments, while weakening conditions persist in the hospitality segment.
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