Swiss CPI Accelerates to 0.6% YoY as Energy Import Costs Rebound - ActionForex
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The consumer price index accelerated sharply in April, reaching its highest level in 16 months, as a result of the rise in energy prices linked to the conflict in Iran.Prices are rising again in Switzerland.Inflation rose by 0.6% over a year, after 0.3% in March and 0.1% in February, according to data published on Tuesday by the Federal Statistical Office (OFS). Such a level had not been reached since December 2024.Over a month, the index rose b…
Inflation jumped from 0.3 percent in March to 0.6 percent.
Inflation has increased significantly in Switzerland in the wake of the war in the Middle East. Above all, the higher prices of petrol, diesel and fuel oil were responsible for this.
Consumer prices in Switzerland continued to accelerate in April over a year, reflecting the rise in fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East, as well as rents. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) could exit its reserve and consider an increase in the policy rate.
Swiss CPI Accelerates to 0.6% YoY as Energy Import Costs Rebound - ActionForex
Swiss inflation picked up modestly in April, with headline CPI rising 0.3% month-on-month, driven largely by higher energy and travel-related costs. According to the Federal Statistical Office, increases in petrol, diesel and heating oil prices were key contributors, alongside higher airfares and international package holidays. The underlying picture remains subdued. Core CPI was flat on […] The post Swiss CPI Accelerates to 0.6% YoY as Energy I…
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