Swiss CPI measures how fast consumer prices are rising year-on-year, the key inflation gauge the Swiss National Bank watches when setting interest rates.
Actual
0.8%
Forecast
1.2%
Previous
1.1%
Switzerland Inflation Rate (CPI) for Sep came in at 0.8% versus 1.2% expected (previous 1.1%), below forecast, which was negative for the CHF.
What it meant for the CHF
The actual landed below the 1.2% forecast (0.4 below expectations). A reading above forecast is generally bullish for the CHF, and below forecast bearish. On this release the read was negative for the CHF.
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