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Swiss CPI rose less than expected in January
On an annual basis in Switzerland, the consumer price index (CPI) advanced 0.70% in January, less than market expectations for a rise of 0.80%. In the prior month, the CPI had risen 0.80%.
Swiss EU HICP advanced in January
On an annual basis, the EU harmonised consumer price index (HICP) in Switzerland advanced 0.80% in January. The EU HICP had advanced 1.10% in the previous month.
Swiss CPI dropped less than expected in January
In January, the CPI slid 0.10% in Switzerland on a monthly basis, lower than market expectations for a drop of 0.20%. The CPI had recorded a flat reading in the previous month.
Swiss EU HICP slid in January
On a monthly basis, the EU HICP in Switzerland fell 0.50% in January. The EU HICP had advanced 0.20% in the prior month.
US budget surplus slid in January
US has reported budget surplus of $49.20 billion in January, following a budget surplus of $51.30 billion in the previous month. Markets were anticipating a budget surplus of $51.00 billion.
Japanese domestic corporate goods price index advanced as expected in January
In January, the domestic corporate goods price index advanced 2.70% in Japan on an annual basis, at par with market expectations. The domestic corporate goods price index had advanced by a revised 3.00% in the previous month.
Japanese domestic corporate goods price index rose as expected in January
The domestic corporate goods price index in Japan climbed 0.30% in January on a monthly basis, in line with market expectations. In the previous month, the domestic corporate goods price index had registered a revised rise of 0.10%.
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