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Switzerland Inflation Rate MoM
Housing and energy (which account for 27% of the overall weight) and healthcare (which account for 18% of the total weight) are the most important categories in the consumer price index in Switzerland. Transportation amounts to 10% of total expenditure; food and non-alcoholic beverages account for 13%, restaurants and hotels account for 7%, and recreation and culture account for 7%. In addition, miscellaneous goods and services (6%), household goods and services (4%), and clothing and footwear (3%) are included in the index. The remaining 6% of the total weight is accounted for by communication, alcoholic beverages and tobacco, and education.
A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the CHF while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the CHF.
Forex Sentiment (CHF)
| Symbol | Community Trend (Shorts vs Longs) | Symbol Popularity | Avg. Short Price / Distance From Price | Avg. Long Price / Distance From Price | Current Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURCHF |
|
|
0.9358 +12 pips |
0.9542 -196 pips |
0.93459 | |
| GBPCHF |
|
|
1.0853 +20 pips |
1.0997 -164 pips |
1.08333 | |
| USDCHF |
|
|
0.8047 +113 pips |
0.8309 -375 pips |
0.79342 | |
| CHFJPY |
|
|
174.8677 -721 pips |
180.1770 +190 pips |
182.077 | |
| AUDCHF |
|
|
0.5301 +103 pips |
0.5509 -311 pips |
0.51979 | |
| NZDCHF |
|
|
0.4938 +134 pips |
0.5084 -280 pips |
0.48038 | |
| CADCHF |
|
|
0.5884 +51 pips |
0.6194 -361 pips |
0.58327 | |
| CHFSGD |
|
|
1.5663 -394 pips |
1.6057 -0 pips |
1.60568 | |
| XAUCHF |
|
|
2492.5333 +72183 pips |
2704.4600 -93376 pips |
1,770.70 |
News (CHF)
Swiss Central Bank Lowers Policy Rate To Zero As Expected
The Swiss National Bank reduced its policy rate to zero on Thursday as inflation turned negative and the currency strengthened further amid global trade tensions. The bank decided to lower the SNB policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to zero percent. This was the sixth consecutive reduction. The bank has reduced the key rate by 175 basis points since March 2024.
RTTNews | 15 days ago
Swiss GDP Growth Accelerates In Q1
Switzerland's economic growth accelerated in the first quarter on a notable rebound in exports to the US ahead of the increase in trade tariffs, official data revealed on Monday. Gross domestic product expanded by adjusted 0.8 percent sequentially after rising 0.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, or SECO, reported.
RTTNews | 32 days ago
Swiss Central Bank Cuts Policy Rate To Lowest Since 2022
The Swiss National Bank trimmed its interest rate for the fifth consecutive meeting on Thursday, amid heightened downside risks to inflation. The policy board, led by President Martin Schlegel, lowered the policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.25 percent from 0.50 percent. This followed a 50 basis point cut in December. The bank has reduced the key rate by 150 basis points since March 2024.
RTTNews | 106 days ago
