Swiss inflation nudges up in August amid higher energy prices

Switzerland August CPI +0.4% vs 0.0% m/m expected (Prior -0.1%) Switzerland August CPI +0.8% vs +0.5% y/y expected (Prior +0.4%) Switzerland August core CPI +0.4% y/y (Prior +0.3%) The surge in petrol prices was the key factor driving up Swiss inflation in August, with that seen…