Swiss inflation data for May was released today at 8:30 a.m. The report was expected to show annual inflation unchanged at 1.4% month-on-year, but an acceleration in the monthly rate was expected, from 0.3% month-on-month in April to 0.4% month-on-month in May. This reading was closely followed by CHF traders after the SNB decided to cut rates unexpectedly during its first quarter monetary policy meeting. The next SNB rate decision is scheduled for June 20, 2024.
The actual report was in line with expectations for annual inflation. The monthly CPI came out slightly lower than expected at 0.3% month-on-month. However, it is worth noting that there was an almost even split in expectations for the monthly reading, between 0.3% and 0.4%. The CHF weakened after the release, with USDCHF erasing its daily decline.
Switzerland, CPI inflation for May
- Annual: 1.4% YoY vs. 1.4% YoY expected (1.4% YoY previously)
- Monthly: 0.3% month-on-month versus 0.4% month-on-month expected (0.3% month-on-month previously)
USDCHF erases daily decline after Swiss CPI data. Source: xStation5
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