Measures the level of production of Swiss manufacturing industries. The figure tracks relative changes in the production of all goods whether they are sold domestically or abroad. The headline figure is the percentage change in the index from the previous quarter or year.

Industrial Production is highly sensitive to the business cycle, thus can forecast changes in employment, earnings, and personal income. Consequently, Industrial Production is considered a reliable leading indicator that conveys information about the overall health of the Swiss economy.

Relevance : Rarely affects markets
Release schedule : 7:15 (GMT); quarterly
Revisions schedule : Revisions can be significant
Source of report : Swiss Federal Statistical Office
Web Address : http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index.html
Address of release : http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/themen/systemes_d_indicateurs/economic_and_financial/data.html
AKA : Production Index