Swiss Stocks Surge on Stronger-Than-Expected Economic Data

Swiss equities closed sharply higher on February 2, 2026, propelled by robust economic indicators that signaled resilient domestic growth. The SMI Swiss Market Index rose 1.8%, its strongest single-day gain in over a month. January’s manufacturing PMI came in at 52.4, surpassing consensus forecasts of 50.1 and marking the third consecutive month of expansion. Additionally, unemployment fell to 2.1% in January from 2.3% in December, reinforcing investor confidence in the Swiss economy’s stability amid global uncertainty.