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SwitzerlandSwitzerland Producer & Import Prices YoY held to -2.1% in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Switzerland Producer & Import Prices YoY held to -2.1% in July 2026, released August 2026. The reading missed the -1.6% consensus by 0.5%.
Latest Release
-2.100000
Actual
-1.600000
Consensus
-2.100000
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.4 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: -1.73
Actual: -2.1
Error: +0.38
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.61 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| USD/CHF | ▲ Direct | +0.48 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▼ Inverse | −0.28 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Producer & Import Prices YoY (Switzerland) was reported at -2.1% in July 2026. This missed the market consensus of -1.6% by 0.5%. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -1.96%, ranging from -2.7% to -1.6% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged -2%, up from the prior three at -2.3%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.29%) is lower than the prior year (σ 0.52%). In August readings over the past 3 years, Producer & Import Prices YoY has averaged -1.57%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with USD/CHF, positively correlated (Bullish USD). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.4%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Balance of Trade (Sep 17) and SECO Economic Forecasts (Sep 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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Producer & Import Prices YoY - CH
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About Producer & Import Prices YoY — Switzerland
DEFINITION
Producer/Import Prices YoY is a financial indicator that measures the annual change in the prices of goods and services produced domestically or imported from other countries. It provides valuable insights into the overall inflationary pressures in the economy, as well as the cost of production for businesses. This indicator is closely monitored by economists, investors, and policymakers to assess the health of the economy and make informed decisions regarding monetary and fiscal policies. A higher YoY change in producer/import prices may indicate rising inflation, while a lower change may suggest deflationary pressures.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2013): actual -0.3 %, consensus -0.2 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR, r=-0.61) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - CH Events
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | CH | Producer Price Index YoY | -0.7 | -2.1 | -1.3 | -1.00 | Low |
| 06:30 | CH | Producer Price Index MoM | 0.7 | -0.1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | Low |
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | CH | Balance of Trade | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.50 | Medium | |