After a subdued performance in 2022 and 2023, capital market transactions gained noticeable momentum in 2024. So far in 2025, more than CHF 3.4 billion has flowed into Swiss real estate funds, with nearly one-third of that amount allocated to non-listed real estate funds. Additional emissions of around CHF 750 million have already been announced by the end of the year.
The Swiss economy grew by 0.8% in 1Q25, driven mainly by early export activities ahead of Liberation Day. However, momentum slowed in Q2, with GDP growth at just 0.1%, though still stronger than expected.
The global environment in 2025 is characterized by heightened uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions, notably the Russia-Ukraine war, the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and the return of Donald Trump as US President in November 2024, have all contributed to increased economic and trade policy uncertainty.