Swiss inflation in June hits 29-year high of 3.4% – Reuters.com

Swiss inflation in June hits 29-year high of 3.4% – Reuters.com

ZURICH, July 4 (Reuters) - Swiss consumer prices rose 3.4% in June, more than economists had expected and the first time inflation in Switzerland has topped 3% since July 2008.

The reading was the fifth month in a row that prices have risen above the central bank's target for price stability.

Prices rose 0.5% versus May as fuel, heating oil and vegetables became more expensive. Prices for red wines and salads decreased.