Inflation down - but many prices still rising

Swiss National Bank

Inflation is down to levels not seen since 2021. The latest figures from the Federal Statistics Office show in February the rate stood at 0.3% - down from 0.4% in January.

The figures are in line with expectations.

Although inflation is down, the consumer price index shows prices are still rising – on average up 0.6% in January – mainly driven by rents and air fares. 

But second-hand car prices are down. 

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