Swiss economy grows surprisingly fast in Q2

The Swiss economy grew at a surprisingly healthy rate in the second quarter of 2026, driven by the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. In the second quarter, Switzerland’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.5% in real terms on a seasonally adjusted basis compared with the previous quarter, according to the preliminary estimate by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco). This marks a significant acceleration in growth. The Swiss economy had already got off to a good start to the…