Consumer Price Index: Harmonized Prices: All Items Less Food, Energy, Tobacco, Alcohol: Total for Switzerland

CHECPHPLA01GPM • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

-0.40

Year-over-Year Change

300.00%

Date Range

1/1/2005 - 11/1/2023

Summary

The Consumer Price Index: Harmonized Prices: All Items Less Food, Energy, Tobacco, Alcohol: Total for Switzerland measures changes in the average prices paid by Swiss consumers for a basket of goods and services, excluding volatile food, energy, tobacco, and alcohol items.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

This index is a key indicator of inflation in Switzerland. It provides insights into the underlying price pressures in the Swiss economy by excluding the most volatile components of the overall consumer price index.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of prices paid by Swiss households.

Historical Context

Policymakers and analysts monitor this index to assess inflationary trends and inform monetary policy decisions.

Key Facts

  • The index excludes volatile food, energy, tobacco, and alcohol prices.
  • It provides a measure of underlying inflation in the Swiss economy.
  • The data is collected through surveys of Swiss household spending.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This index measures changes in the average prices paid by Swiss consumers for a basket of goods and services, excluding volatile food, energy, tobacco, and alcohol items.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This index is a key indicator of underlying inflationary pressures in the Swiss economy, which is important for policymakers and analysts to monitor.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of prices paid by Swiss households.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and analysts use this index to assess inflationary trends and inform monetary policy decisions in Switzerland.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: There may be some delays in the publication of this data, and the index may not capture all aspects of consumer prices in Switzerland.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Consumer Price Index: Harmonized Prices: All Items Less Food, Energy, Tobacco, Alcohol: Total for Switzerland (CHECPHPLA01GPM), retrieved from FRED.