Switzerland’s consumer sentiment index held at -37 in October 2025, unchanged from September and matching the level seen a year earlier. Expectations for the overall economy deteriorated, with the economic outlook sub-index dropping to -49 from -30 in October 2024, signaling greater pessimism about future growth. However, households felt somewhat less strained financially than a year ago. The sub-indices for the past financial situation (-40 vs -53), expected financial situation (-32 vs -34), and purchase climate (-26 vs -32) all improved.