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Swiss National Bank Keeps Rates at Zero, Eyes Iran War
The Swiss National Bank kept rates at 0% citing low inflation and signaled increased foreign-exchange market intervention to manage franc strength amid geopolitical tensions.
- On Thursday, the Swiss National Bank maintained its key interest rate at 0%, aligning with expectations and recent policy decisions by the United States Federal Reserve amid global uncertainty.
- Driven by geopolitical turbulence, the Swiss franc reached near 11-year highs against the euro following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, intensifying safe-haven demand and threatening price stability.
- SNB Chairman Martin Schlegel stated the bank's willingness to intervene in foreign exchange markets has increased to counter excessive appreciation. He emphasized the goal is ensuring price stability in Switzerland.
- While rising energy prices tilted inflation risks upward, the SNB forecasts 0.5% inflation for 2026, and experts suggest targeted FX interventions are the bank's preferred policy tool over rate cuts.
- Officials remain wary of triggering accusations of currency manipulation from Washington during sensitive trade negotiations with the United States, forcing the SNB to manage its intervention strategy carefully.
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