Economic research institute BAK Economics continues to forecast only modest growth of 0.9% for Switzerland in the coming year. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Persistent uncertainty and a weak global investment cycle are likely to dampen the export and capital goods industry, the Basel-based institute indicated on Tuesday. In concrete terms, as already forecasted in August, the market research institute expects Swiss gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 0.9% in 2026, excluding sporting events. After an already moderate increase of 1.4% in 2025, Switzerland would experience a further marked slowdown. The recent declaration of intent in the area of tariffs communicated by the governments of Switzerland and the United States is certainly a welcome relief and in particular reduces the competitive disadvantages of Swiss exporting companies compared to those of comparable foreign countries, says a statement issued today. However, this agreement had already …