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SwitzerlandSwitzerland Producer Price Index YoY climbed to -0.7% in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
Switzerland Producer Price Index YoY climbed to -0.7% in August 2026, released September 2026, up 1.4% from July's -2.1% reading. The print exceeded the -1.3% consensus by 0.6%. The print is running well above the 12-month average of -2.06%. Over the past 3 months, Producer Price Index YoY averaged -2.1%, vs -2.17% in the prior 3-month window. Producer Price Index YoY is now the highest in 15 months.
Latest Release
-0.7
Actual
-1.3
Consensus
-2.1
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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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 Price Index YoY (Switzerland) was reported at -0.7% in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of -1.3% by 0.6%. The reading rose from the previous value of -2.1%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -1.86%, ranging from -2.7% to -0.7% across 12 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged -1.63%, up from the prior three at -2.17%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.45%) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.29%).
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).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for October 15, 2026. 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 September 2026.
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Producer Price Index YoY - CH
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About Producer Price Index YoY — Switzerland
DEFINITION
Switzerland's Producer Price Index YoY for August came in at -0.7%, beating the -1.3% estimate and improving from July's -2.1%. The data shows a significant easing in producer price deflation, moving closer to zero after consecutive months of sharper declines. Market focus will remain on upcoming inflation reports and the Swiss National Bank's policy stance amid this moderation. Updated 9/14/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. 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 (Aug 2026): actual -0.7 %, consensus -1.3 %. Prior reading (Jul 2026): -2.1 %. Before that (Jun 2026): -2.1 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind 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 | 0.40 | Low |
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | CH | Balance of Trade | 8.1 | 7.5 | 8.55 | Medium | |