Switzerland : 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Switzerland

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Switzerland : 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Switzerland
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Volume/Issue:
2007/186
Series:
IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher:
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Published Date:
June 2007
DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781451807318.002
ISBN:
9781451807318
ISSN:
1934-7685
Page:
55
This 2007 Article IV Consultation highlights that Switzerland's economy is performing well. The expansion moved into its fourth year with above average growth and employment, and few signs of inflation. This favorable outcome can be traced to a vibrant external environment, including in global financial markets, strong macroeconomic policies, and key structural reforms in retailing and labor markets. The financial sector is performing well in a favorable cyclical setting. Bank profitability is strong, and financial soundness indicators have improved. Economic growth, employment, financial markets, financial sector, bank profitability, and financial soundness indicators have improved.
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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2007 Article IV Consultation with Switzerland

Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Published Date:
June 2007
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