Switzerland's real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.6 % in the 3rd quarter of 2017, boosted by manufacturing in particular. Many service sectors also contributed to growth, including trade, business services and healthcare. By contrast, value added fell slightly in construction and the financial sector. On the expenditure side, both domestic final demand and foreign trade underpinned GDP. Consumption, investment in equipment and net exports rose, while investment in construction dipped slightly.