Credit Suisse Economic Expectations reflect the assumptions of experts about important global financial markets. The index is compiled based on a survey of 300 representatives of banks, insurance companies and financial departments. The survey participants express their six-month outlook regarding the state of economy, inflation level, interest rates, stock markets and exchange rates in the eurozone, Germany, Japan, the USA, Great Britain, France and Italy, as well as their expectations regarding oil prices. The indicator growth can have a positive effect on the Swiss franc quotes.