Swiss Franc: In the real effective exchange rate calculation, the PPI plays an important role. The Swiss producer price index fell by 0.8% YoY, while the German one is down 2.0%. Thismeans that in 2016 the CHF overvaluation is rising, when compared to the major Swiss trading partner Germany. The values for 2015 were -6% for the Swiss and -2.5% for Germany, the CHF overvaluation was reduced. Click to enlarge. Source...
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15.08.2016 09:15 – FSO, Prices (0353-1607-50) The Producer Price Index or officially named “Producer and Import Price Index” describes how the changes in price for producers and importers. For us it interesting because it is used in the formula for the Real Effective Exchange Rate. I When producers and importers profit on lower prices (compared to other countries), then the Swiss Franc reduces its overvaluation. In...
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14.07.2016 09:15 – FSO, Prices (0353-1607-00) Producer and Import Price Index in June 2016 0.1% rise in Producer and Import Price Index Neuchâtel, 14.07.2016 (FSO) – The Producer and Import Price Index rose in June 2016 by 0.1% compared with the previous month, reaching 99.9 points (base December 2015 = 100). Whereas the Producer Price Index declined by 0.2%, the Import Price Index rose by 0.8%. The slight increase...
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