The KOF Economic Barometer increases in September by 1.8 points to a level of 98.0 (after revised 96.2 in the previous month). Within the production-side indicator bundles included in the Barometer, the indicators for manufacturing and for financial and insurance services point to an improved outlook in particular. However, nn the demand-side the indicators for foreign demand weaken while the prospects for private consumption remain unaltered. Among the sub-indicators for the different aspects of business activity within the producing industry (manufacturing and construction), the indicators for exports and for the ... (full story)