Producer Price Index (PPI)

Producer Price Index measures the average change in prices for raw materials and goods of intermediate consumption relative to the basis period. The indicator is used for calculating the detailed components of the gross national product into the comparable prices. It is the key indicator of inflationary pressures. It has a moderate impact on the Swiss franc.

• Release Frequency: monthly.
• Release Schedule: 07:45 GMT, two weeks after the reporting period.
• Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office.