Swiss inflation rises to highest level in just over two years

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2026-10-01

Geneva (dpa-AFX) - Switzerland's consumer price inflation accelerated as expected in September to its highest level in just over two years, the Swiss Federal Statistical Office said on Thursday. The consumer price index rose 1% year-on-year in September, faster than the 0.8% increase in August. This was the highest inflation rate since August 2024 when prices rose 1.1%. Transport costs were 3.6% higher than a year earlier, while housing and energ......

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