(RTTNews) - Switzerland's consumer price index or CPI fell 0.8% year-on-year in October, the Federal Statistical Office said Thursday. Economists had expected a decline of 0.7% following September's 0.9% fall. A year ago, inflation was 2.6% in October.

On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.6% after zero growth in September and slightly slower than a 0.7% rise expected.

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