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Swiss Inflation Rate Falls to 10-Month Low in December
Switzerland's annual inflation rate eased to 0.7 percent in December 2018 from 0.9 percent in the previous month, missing market expectations of 0.8 percent. It was the lowest rate since February, as prices of housing and transportation rose at a slower pace while healthcare costs continued to fall.
Published on 2019-01-09

Swiss Annual Inflation Rate at 7-Month Low in November
The annual inflation rate in Switzerland fell to 0.9 percent in November of 2018 from 1.1 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 1.0 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since April, mainly due to a slowdown in prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages and transport.
Published on 2018-12-04

Swiss Annual Inflation Rate Rises to 1.1% in October
The annual inflation rate in Switzerland rose to 1.1 percent in October of 2018 from 1.0 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations. Prices increased faster mainly due to cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages and housing and energy.
Published on 2018-11-01

Swiss Inflation Rate at 4-Month Low of 1%
Annual inflation rate in Switzerland decreased to 1 percent in September of 2018 from 1.2 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 1.1 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since May.
Published on 2018-10-05

Swiss Inflation Rate Steady at 1.2% in August
The Swiss consumer price inflation came in at 1.2 percent year-on-year in August 2018, unchanged from the previous month and matching market expectations. Prices rose less mainly for housing & utilities, transport and food while advanced faster for restaurants & hotels.
Published on 2018-09-04

Swiss Inflation Rate at Over 8-Year High
The Swiss consumer price inflation rose to 1.2 percent year-on-year in July 2018 from 1.1 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations. It was the highest inflation rate since April 2010 mainly boosted by higher transport prices.
Published on 2018-08-03

Swiss Inflation Rate at Over 8-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Switzerland rose to 1.1 percent in June of 2018 from 1 percent in the previous month and in line with market expectations. It was the highest consumer inflation rate since May of 2010, as prices increased faster for almost all major groups.
Published on 2018-07-05

Swiss Inflation Rate Highest Since 2011
The annual inflation rate in Switzerland rose to 1.0 percent in May of 2018 from 0.8 percent in the previous month and above market expectations of 0.9 percent. It was the highest consumer inflation rate since March of 2011, as prices increased faster for housing and energy, tranportation and food while recreation and culture eased and health fell further.
Published on 2018-06-06

Swiss April Inflation Weaker than Expected
The Swiss consumer price inflation was unchanged at 0.8 percent year-on-year in April 2018, matching November's seven-year high, but missing market expectations of 0.9 percent. Cost of housing, transportation and food rose at a faster pace while restaurants & hotels inflation fell sharply and health deflation deepened.
Published on 2018-05-07

Swiss Inflation Rate at 3-Month High of 0.8%
Consumer prices in Switzerland increased 0.8 percent year-on-year in March of 2018, up from a 0.6 percent rise in the prior month and slightly above market expectations of a 0.7 percent gain. It was the highest inflation rate since December.
Published on 2018-04-05

Switzerland Inflation Rate at 6-Month Low of 0.6%
Consumer prices in Switzerland increased 0.6 percent year-on-year in February of 2018, easing from a 0.7 percent rise in the previous month and matching market expectations. It is the lowest inflation rate in six months, mainly due to a slowdown in cost of housing and energy and a fall in food prices.
Published on 2018-03-06

Swiss Inflation Rate Slows to 0.7% in January
Swiss consumer price inflation eased to 0.7 percent year-on-year in January 2018 from the previous month's seven-year high of 0.8 percent. The figure came in slightly below market expectations of 0.8 percent, as cost of transportation rose at a softer pace while health prices fell sharply.
Published on 2018-02-12

Swiss Inflation Rate Unchanged at Near 7-Year High
Swiss consumer price inflation stood at 0.8 percent year-on-year in December 2017, unchanged from the the previous month's seven-year high and in line with market consensus.
Published on 2018-01-08

Swiss Inflation Rate Edges Up to a New 2011 High
Swiss consumer prices increased 0.8 percent year-on-year in November 2017, up from a 0.7 percent rise in the previous month and slightly below market expectations of a 0.9 percent gain. It was the highest inflation rate since March 2011, mostly driven by a rise in prices of transport and clothing and footwear.
Published on 2017-12-06

Swiss Inflation Rate Holds Steady at 6-1/2-Year High
Swiss consumer price inflation stood at 0.7 percent year-on-year in October 2017, unchanged from the the previous month's six-and-a-half-year high and slightly below market consensus of 0.8 percent.
Published on 2017-11-06

Swiss Inflation Rate Highest Since Early 2011
Swiss consumer prices increased by 0.7 percent year-on-year in September 2017, following a 0.5 percent gain in the previous month and beating market consensus of 0.6 percent. It was the highest inflation rate since March 2011, mainly due to rising prices of food and clothing.
Published on 2017-10-05

Swiss Inflation Rate Climbs to 0.5% in August
Swiss consumer prices increased 0.5 percent year-on-year in August 2017, in line with market consensus and following a 0.3 percent rise in the previous month. It is the highest inflation rate since May, driven by higher prices of housing and utilities and transport.
Published on 2017-09-05

Swiss Inflation Rate Rises to 0.3% in July
Swiss consumer prices increased by 0.3 percent year-on-year in July 2017, in line with market consensus and following a 0.2 percent gain in the previous month. Food prices recovered from a fall in the previous month and cost of housing and utilities increased at a faster pace.
Published on 2017-08-07

Switzerland Inflation Rate Falls To 6-Month Low
Consumer prices in Switzerland increased 0.2 percent year-on-year in June of 2017, following a 0.5 percent rise in the previous month and below market expectations of 0.3 percent. It is the lowest value since a flat reading in December, mainly due to a fall in food cost and a slowdown in prices of housing, utilities and transport.
Published on 2017-07-06

Switzerland Inflation Rate Rises To 0.5% In May
Consumer prices in Switzerland increased 0.5 percent year-on-year in May of 2017, following a 0.4 percent rise in April. Figures came above market expectations of 0.3 percent, boosted by higher food cost.
Published on 2017-06-08

Switzerland Inflation Rate Falls From 6-Year High To 0.4%
Consumer prices in Switzerland increased 0.4 percent year-on-year in April of 2017, lower than a near six-year high 0.6 percent increase in March. Figures came below market expectations of 0.5 percent, as prices slowed for food, hotel nights and transport.
Published on 2017-05-11

Swiss Inflation Rate Steady At Near 6-Year High
Swiss consumer prices increased by 0.6 percent year-on-year in March 2017, the same pace as in the previous month and above market consensus of a 0.5 percent gain. The inflation rate remained at the highest level since June 2011.
Published on 2017-04-06

Swiss Inflation Rate Highest Since June 2011
Swiss consumer prices increased by 0.6 percent year-on-year in February 2017, following a 0.3 percent gain in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since June 2011, mainly due to rising prices of transportation, food and clothing. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.5 percent after showing no growth in January and beating market expectations of a 0.2 percent gain.
Published on 2017-03-08

Swiss Consumer Prices Rise For First Time In Over 2 Years
Swiss consumer prices increased by 0.3 percent year-on-year in January 2017 after showing no growth in the previous month and in line with market expectations. It was the first positive annual inflation since August 2014 and the highest reading since September 2011, mainly due to rising energy prices.
Published on 2017-02-14

Swiss CPI Steady After Falling For 2 Years
Consumer prices in Switzerland were unchanged year-on-year in December of 2016, following 25 consecutive months of decline and matching market expectations. Higher prices of housing and utilities, food and restaurants and hotels were offset by falling cost of health, transport and recreation and culture. Considering full 2016, consumer prices were down 0.4 percent on average, in line with government and central bank forecasts.
Published on 2017-01-05

Swiss Deflation Deepens in November
Swiss consumer prices declined by 0.3 percent in the year to November 2016, following a 0.2 percent fall in October and worse than market expectations of a 0.2 percent drop. It was the 25th straight month of deflation and the biggest decline in consumer prices since June this year, mainly due to a fall in prices of leisure activities and accommodation.
Published on 2016-12-06

Swiss Consumer Prices Drop for 24th Straight Month
Swiss consumer prices declined by 0.2 percent in the year to October 2016, the same as in September and worse than market expectations of no change. It was the 24th straight month of deflation, as prices of health and transportation fell further while cost of housing and food rose at a faster pace.
Published on 2016-11-07

Swiss Deflation Deepens to 0.2% in September
Consumer prices in Switzerland went down 0.2 percent year-on-year in September of 2016, following a 0.1 percent drop in the previous month and worse than market expectations of 0.1 percent decline. It is the 25th straight month of deflation. Cost fell more for furnishings, communication and miscellaneous goods and services and rose at a slower pace for food and clothing and footwear. On a monthly basis, prices edged up 0.1 percent.
Published on 2016-10-06

Switzerland Deflation Slows Further to 0.1% in August
Consumer prices in Switzerland edged down 0.1 percent year-on-year in August of 2016, following a 0.2 percent drop in the previous month and in line with market expectations. It is the 24th straight month of deflation although prices fell the least since November of 2014. Cost fell less for housing and utilities and grew faster for food and clothing and footwear.
Published on 2016-09-06

Swiss Deflation Slows to 20-Month Low in July
Swiss consumer prices declined by 0.2 percent on the year in July 2016, compared to 0.4 percent drop in the previous month and beating market expectations of 0.3 percent fall. It was the lowest drop since November 2014, as cost of food and recreation and culture rose at a faster pace while downward pressure came mostly from housing, transportation, health, furnishings and household equipment. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went down 0.4 percent.
Published on 2016-08-08

Swiss Consumer Prices Fall for 20th Straight Month
Swiss consumer prices declined by 0.4 percent on the year in June 2016, unchanged from the May rate but beating market expectations of 0.5 percent fall. It was the 20th straight month of deflation, dragged lower by falls in prices of housing, health and transportation while cost of food and recreation and culture rose at a faster pace.
Published on 2016-07-07

Swiss Deflation Steady at -0.4% in May
Consumer prices in Switzerland fell by 0.4 percent year-on-year in May of 2016, the same as in the previous month and in line with market expectations, marking the the 19th straight month of deflation. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.1 percent.
Published on 2016-06-08

Swiss Deflation Lowest in 16-Months
Consumer prices in Switzerland fell 0.4 percent year-on-year in April of 2016, following a 0.9 percent decrease in the previous month and compared to market expectations of a 0.6 percent decline. It is the lowest drop since December of 2014 as cost of food and recreation and culture rebounded, prices of clothing accelerated and energy and transport fell at a slower pace due to higher oil prices.
Published on 2016-05-09

Switzerland Stuck in Deflation
Consumer prices in Switzerland were down 0.9 percent year-on-year in March of 2016, following a 0.8 percent drop in the previous month and in line with market expectations. It is the 17th straight month of deflation.
Published on 2016-04-08

Swiss Deflation Slows in February
Swiss consumer prices went down 0.8 percent on the year in February of 2016, easing from 1.3 percent decrease in the previous month while beating market expectations of 1.1 percent fall. It was the smallest drop since February last year, as cost of health, transportation and food declined at a slower pace. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.2 percent.
Published on 2016-03-08

Switzerland Stays in Deflation For 15th Month
Swiss inflation rate came in at -1.3 percent in January of 2016 for the second consecutive month, in line with market expectations. The inflation rate remained in negative territory for the fifteenth straight month as lower oil prices keep dragging transport and energy cost down.
Published on 2016-02-11

Switzerland Inflation Rate at -1.3%
Consumer prices in Switzerland fell 1.3 percent year-on-year in December of 2015, after declining 1.4 percent in the previous four months and missing market expectations of a 1.2 percent drop, marking the fourteenth straight month the inflation is in negative territory.
Published on 2016-01-08

Swiss Inflation Rate Remains at Lowest Since 1959
Consumer prices in Switzerland decreased by 1.4 percent year-on-year in November of 2015, the same pace as in the previous three months while staying above market expectations of 1.3 percent fall. Higher declines in prices of health, accommodation and miscellaneous goods and services were enough to offset lower drops in cost of transportation, leisure activities and furnishings.
Published on 2015-12-04

Swiss Inflation Rate Steady at -1.4% For The Third Month
Consumer prices in Switzerland decreased by 1.4 percent year-on-year in October of 2015, the same pace as in the previous month and matching market expectations. A higher decline in housing and utilities, was enough to offset a lower drop in food and transport costs.
Published on 2015-11-05

Swiss Inflation Rate Steady at -1.4% in September
Consumer prices in Switzerland decreased by 1.4 percent year-on-year in September of 2015, the same pace as in the previous month and matching market expectations. A higher decline in prices of food, leisure activities and transportation was enough to offset a lower drop in cost of housing, accommodation and clothing.
Published on 2015-10-06

Switzerland Inflation Rate Lowest Since 1959
Consumer prices in Switzerland decreased 1.4 percent year-on-year in August 2015, following a 1.3 percent drop in the previous month, mainly due to lower cost of food, housing, health, transport. It is the lowest inflation rate in 56 years.
Published on 2015-09-04

Switzerland Inflation Rate at 56-Year Low in July
Consumer prices in Switzerland decreased 1.3 percent year-on-year in July 2015, following a 1 percent drop in the previous month, mainly due to lower cost of housing, health, transport and food. It was the lowest value since July of 1959.
Published on 2015-08-05

Switzerland Deflation Eases in June
Consumer prices in Switzerland decreased 1 percent year-on-year in June 2015, following a 6-year low 1.2 percent drop in the previous month. Cost of both transport and furniture and household services fell at a slower pace.
Published on 2015-07-06

Switzerland Deflation Deepens in May
Consumer prices in Switzerland dropped 1.2 percent year-on-year in May 2015, following a 1.1 percent fall in the previous month. It was the lowest figure since July 2009 as both transport cost and furnishings and household equipment prices fell.
Published on 2015-06-09

Switzerland Inflation Rate Falls Further
Consumer prices in Switzerland dropped 1.1 percent year-on-year in April, following a 0.9 percent fall in the previous month, driven by lower transport and accommodation cost.
Published on 2015-05-08

Switzerland Inflation Rate Down to -0.9%
Consumer prices in Switzerland fell 0.9 percent year-on-year in March of 2015, following a 0.8 percent drop in the previous month. It is the lowest rate since mid-2012.
Published on 2015-04-08

Switzerland Falls Deeper Into Deflation
Swiss consumer prices declined by 0.8 percent in February of 2015 compared with the same month of the previous year. It is the fourth consecutive drop as transport prices continue its downward trend.
Published on 2015-03-06

Swiss Inflation Lowest Since October 2013
Swiss consumer prices dropped 0.5 percent year-on-year in January of 2014, following a 0.3 percent fall in December, mainly due to lower cost of transport and housing and energy.
Published on 2015-02-10

Consumer Prices in Switzerland Fall by 0.3% in December
Swiss consumer prices dropped 0.3 percent year-on-year in December of 2014 following a 0.1 percent fall in November, due to lower energy cost.
Published on 2015-01-09

Prices in Switzerland Drop 0.1% in November
Switzerland’s consumer prices fell 0.1 percent in November of 2014 after being unchanged in October of 2014.
Published on 2014-12-08

Swiss Inflation Rate Flat in October
Swiss consumer prices were unchanged year-on-year in October, following a 0.1 percent fall in September. On a monthly basis, consumer prices were also flat.
Published on 2014-11-05

Switzerland Inflation Down to 8-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Switzerland decelerated 0.1 percent in September of 2014 from 0.1 percent increase in the previous month. The rate was the lowest since February this year and below market forecasts.
Published on 2014-10-07

Swiss Inflation Rate Accelerates in August
The annual inflation rate in Switzerland accelerated to 0.1 percent in August of 2014 from 0.0 percent in the previous month. Consumer prices were flat on a monthly basis, as cost of most goods and services were up except for alcoholic beverages and tobacco, communication, health and clothing and footwear.
Published on 2014-09-08

Switzerland Consumer Prices Flat in July
The annual inflation rate in Switzerland remained unchanged at 0.0 percent in July of 2014, the same rate as the previous month. A drop in clothing and house equipment cost was enough to offset higher prices of alcoholic beverages, tobacco and energy.
Published on 2014-08-06

Switzerland Inflation Rate Flat in June
Swiss inflation rate slowed to 0.0 percent in June from 0.2 percent in May, as first sales that took place in the outfit sector led to a fall in prices of clothing and footwear.
Published on 2014-07-08

Swiss Inflation Rate Accelerates in May
Swiss annual consumer inflation increased to 0.20 percent in May of 2014, compared with 0.0 percent in the previous month. It is the highest rate since October of 2011, driven by higher cost of food, housing, energy and fuel.
Published on 2014-06-06

Swiss Inflation Rate at 0% in April
Switzerland’s annual consumer prices were unchanged in April for the second straight month, after falling by 0.1 percent in February.
Published on 2014-05-08

Swiss Inflation Rate Unchanged in March
Switzerland’s annual inflation rate was recorded at 0.0 percent in March of 2014, after falling 0.1 percent in the previous month. On a monthly basis, prices recorded the highest increase in twelve months.
Published on 2014-04-07

Swiss Inflation Rate Down to 4-Month Low
In February of 2014, Swiss annual inflation rate fell 0.1 percent after growing 0.1 percent in each of previous three months. A year earlier, prices dropped 0.3 percent. Compared with the previous month, inflation rose to 0.1 percent.
Published on 2014-03-07

Swiss Inflation Rate Stable at 0.1% in January
In January of 2014, Switzerland’s annual inflation rate was recorded at 0.1 percent for the third straight month. On a monthly basis, prices fell for the second month in a row by 0.3 percent, as cost of imported products declined 1.3 percent.
Published on 2014-02-12

Swiss Inflation Rate Unchanged at 0.1% in December
In December, Switzerland's consumer prices rose 0.1 percent, unchanged from the previous month and at its highest since September of 2011. Higher prices for food, education, housing and energy were offset by sharp decreases in clothing and communications.
Published on 2014-01-10

Swiss Inflation Rises to 2-Year-High in November
In November, Switzerland's consumer prices rose 0.1 percent, up from a 0.3 percent fall in October. Higher prices for food, education, housing and energy drove inflation to its highest level since September of 2011.
Published on 2013-12-06

Switzerland Inflation Rate Down to -0.3% YoY in October
In October, Swiss annual inflation dropped 0.3 percent, down from a 0.1 percent fall in September, due to a decrease in clothing, healthcare and transportation prices.
Published on 2013-11-05

Swiss Consumer Prices Fall 0.1% YoY in September
In September, Switzerland's annual inflation rate was registered at -0.1 percent, down from a flat rate in August. Higher prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages were offset by declines in clothing and household equipment.
Published on 2013-10-08

Swiss Inflation Rate Flat in August
In August, Switzerland's consumer prices were unchanged from a year earlier for the second consecutive month. Higher prices for food were offset by declines in clothing and communications. In August of 2012, consumer prices declined 0.5 percent.
Published on 2013-09-06

Swiss Inflation Rate Flat in July
In July, Swiss consumer prices were unchanged from a year earlier, compared with annual rates of -0.1 percent in June and of -0.7 percent in July of 2012. Higher prices for oil products and food were offset by declines in clothing and communications.
Published on 2013-08-07

Swiss Inflation Rate Rises to -0.1% in June
In June, Swiss consumer prices decreased 0.1 percent yoy, a slower fall compared with annual rates of -0.5 percent in May and of -1.1 percent in June of 2012. Higher prices for oil products, fruits and vegetables offset the first sales for clothing and shoes.
Published on 2013-07-05

Swiss Inflation Rate Up to -0.5% in May
In May, Swiss consumer prices fell 0.5 percent yoy. Prices fell at a slightly slower pace compared with annualised rates of -0.6 percent in April 2013 and of -1.0 percent in May 2012.
Published on 2013-06-06

Switzerland Inflation Rate Unchanged at -0.6% in April
The Swiss Consumer Price Index calculated by the Federal Statistical Office remained unchanged in April 2013 at 99.1 points. Compared to the same month in the previous year, the inflation rate was -0.6 percent, compared with annualised rates of also -0.6 percent in March 2013 and of -1.0 percent in April 2012.
Published on 2013-05-08

Swiss Inflation Rate Down to -0.6% in March
The Swiss Consumer Price Index calculated by the Federal Statistical Office registered an annual decrease of 0.6 percent in March 2013. Compared with the previous month, the inflation rate was 0.2 percent. In March of 2012, the inflation rate was -1.0 percent.
Published on 2013-04-09

Switzerland Inflation Rate Unchanged at -0.3 Percent in February
The Swiss Consumer Price Index calculated by the Federal Statistical Office registered an decrease of 0.3 percent in February 2013 0.3 percent, compared with annualised rates of also -0.3 percent in January 2013 and of -0.9% in February 2012. Compared to the previous month, the inflation rate was +0.3 percent.
Published on 2013-03-08

Switzerland Inflation Rate Up to -0.3 Percent in January
The Swiss Consumer Price Index calculated by the Federal Statistical Office registered a decline of 0.3% in January 2013. Compared with annualised rates the inflation was -0.4% in December 2012 and -0.8% in January 2012.
Published on 2013-02-13

Switzerland Annual Inflation Down to -0.4% in November
According to the Federal Statistical Office, the Swiss index of consumer prices declined 0.3% in November of 2012 compared to the previous month. On an annual basis, inflation was -0.4%.
Published on 2012-12-11

Swiss National Bank Keeps Minimum Exchange Rate Unchanged
The Swiss National Bank will continue to enforce the minimum exchange rate of CHF 1.20 per euro with the utmost determination. It is prepared to buy foreign currency in unlimited quantities for this purpose. The target range for the three-month Libor will remain unchanged at 0.00–0.25%. The SNB will continue to maintain liquidity on the money market at an exceptionally high level.
Published on 2012-03-15

Swiss Inflation Falls In February
Consumer prices in Switzerland fell 0.9 percent year-on-year in February, after 0.8 percent decline in January. In February 2011, prices rose 0.5 percent on an yearly basis.
Published on 2012-03-08

Swiss Inflation Rate Declines in November
The Swiss consumer price index fell 0.2% on the month, and 0.5% on the year in November, as the strong franc pushed automobile and food costs lower, outweighing higher energy and accommodation costs.
Published on 2011-12-06

Swiss Inflation Drops In October
Swiss consumer prices declined to -0.1 percent in October, following a 0.5 percent rise in September, data from the Federal Statistical Office showed on November 7.
Published on 2011-11-07

Swiss Inflation Quickens In September
Switzerland's annual inflation rose to 0.5 percent in September from 0.2 percent in August, the Federal Statistical Office reported on October 6.
Published on 2011-10-06

Swiss Inflation Rate Slows in July
Swiss consumer prices rose 0.5 percent year-on-year after climbing 0.6 percent in June.
Published on 2011-08-05

Swiss Inflation Rises 0.6% in June
Swiss annual inflation rose to 0.6 percent in June from 0.4 percent in May, data from the Federal Statistical Office showed on July 7.
Published on 2011-07-07

Swiss Inflation Rises 0.4% in May
Swiss Consumer prices rose 0.4 percent from a year ago compared to 0.3 percent in April, and were flat compared with the previous month, the Federal Statistics Office said on June 7.
Published on 2011-06-07

Swiss Inflation Rises in March
Swiss national consumer price index calculated by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) registered an increase of 0.6% in March 2011 and reached 100.7 points (December 2010=100). Year-on-year inflation was 1.0%, compared with annualised rates of 0.5% in February 2011 and 1.4% in March 2010.
Published on 2011-04-06

Swiss Inflation Rate Rises in February
Swiss inflation picked up in February to 0.5% on the back of higher rents and the cost of energy and fuel.
Published on 2011-03-09

Swiss Inflation Eases in January
Swiss consumer price inflation eased slightly in January as retailers slashed prices in winter sales and a strong franc made imports cheaper, indicating the central bank has little reason to raise interest rates soon.
Published on 2011-02-11

Swiss Inflation Accelerates in December
Swiss inflation quickened in December as rising oil prices boosted the costs of imported goods.
Published on 2011-01-09

Swiss Inflation Unchanged at 0.2% in November
The national consumer price index calculated by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) rose by 0.2% in November 2010 compared with the previous month, reaching 104.2 points (December 2005=100).
Published on 2010-12-06

Swiss Core Inflation Turns Negative for Frst Time Since 1994
Swiss core inflation turned negative in October for the first time in at least 16 years as the strong franc dampened price pressures, indicating that interest rates could stay at ultra-low levels well into 2011.
Published on 2010-11-04

Swiss Inflation Slowed Fourth Straight Month in August
Swiss inflation slowed for a fourth straight month in August, giving the central bank room to keep borrowing costs near zero.
Published on 2010-09-05

Swiss Inflation Drops in June
Swiss consumer price inflation dropped sharply in June, undershooting forecasts and giving fresh impetus to a debate on whether the country's central bank might resume currency interventions.
Published on 2010-07-06

Swiss Annual Inflation Slows In May
Switzerland's consumer price annual inflation slowed to 1.1% in May from 1.4% in April, the Federal Statistical Office reported. A year ago, consumer prices were down 1%.
Published on 2010-06-08

Swiss Core Inflation Eases Towards Zero in April
Swiss consumer price inflation, excluding fuel and other volatile prices, eased further in April, providing the Swiss central bank with fresh arguments in its fight against a rising currency to avoid deflation risks.
Published on 2010-05-08

Swiss Inflation Picks up in January
Inflation in Switzerland accelerated in January by more than analysts had expected, a sign that the need for the Swiss National Bank's drastic anti-deflation measures is fading.
Published on 2010-03-09

Swiss Inflation Rises in December
Switzerland still faces deflation risks, lower-than-expected inflation data showed on Thursday, as the economic recovery remained fragile, supporting views the Swiss central bank may stick to its loose policy for some time.
Published on 2010-01-07

Swiss Inflation Continues To Fall
Switzerland's consumer price index or CPI fell 0.8% year-on-year in October, the Federal Statistical Office
Published on 2009-11-06

Swiss Inflation Falls in September
Swiss consumer prices fell by 0.9 percent on the year in September as cheaper oil and fuel lowered the cost of living.
Published on 2009-10-06

Swiss Inflation Eases in August
Swiss consumer prices continued to fall in August on the year but at a slower pace than in the previous month, when prices had tumbled following aggressive summer sales.
Published on 2009-09-04

Swiss Inflation Records Biggest Fall Since 1959
Switzerland's consumer prices in July recorded the biggest fall since August 1959, official data showed Tuesday.
Published on 2009-08-04

Swiss Inflation Slows
Swiss inflation fell at their fastest rate in 50 years in May, dropping 1.0 percent on the year due to lower energy prices, but economists said the central bank has done enough for now to fight deflation.
Published on 2009-06-05

Swiss Inflation Drops In April
Swiss Federal Statistical Office said consumer prices dropped 0.3% on a yearly basis in April, following a 0.4% decline in March.
Published on 2009-05-07

Swiss Inflation Drops to 2-year Low
Swiss inflation continued its recent decline in January and hit a fresh 2-year low due to cheaper oil and winter sales of clothes.
Published on 2009-02-10