The KOF Economic Barometer decreases in January. After rising in the previous months, it continues to remain above its medium-term average. The outlook is clouding over somewhat, but remains above average. In January, the KOF Economic Barometer falls by 1.1 points to a level of 102.5 (after revised 103.6 in the previous month). Among the indicators included in the KOF Economic Barometer, the decrease is particularly reflected in the indicator bundles for hospitality and for construction. In contrast, positive developments are shown by the indicator bundles for manufacturing and for financial and insurance services. ... (full story)