Switzerland October Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate: Bullish for the Swiss Franc

On October 6, 2025, the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs released the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October. The reported figure was 3%, with no consensus forecast provided; the previous value was also 3%.Data definition: The unemployment rate measures the proportion of unemployed individuals within the labor force, serving as a key indicator of idle labor capacity and a primary metric reflecting the employment situation in a country or region. While generally considered a lagging indicator, unemployment data remains a significant signal of overall economic health.Market impact: A lower-than-expected reading is supportive for the Swiss franc. This data carries an importance rating of 3. The calculation method reflects the monthly percentage change of unemployed and actively job-seeking individuals as a share of the total labor force. The data is released monthly, with the next publication scheduled for November 2025.

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