Swiss National Bank takes leap with 50-basis-point interest rate cut amid franc strength
- Swiss National Bank has implemented a 50-basis-point interest rate cut, responding to the strong performance of the Swiss franc.
- Analysts expected a more conservative approach to monetary policy, highlighting the unexpected nature of the rate cut.
- The rate cut reflects the bank's concerns over global economic conditions.
- Market reactions showed mixed feelings about the implications of the cut, indicating uncertainty in economic outlook.
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Swiss central bank announces big rate cut to boost economy
Geneva, Switzerland — The Swiss central bank announced an unexpectedly large interest-rate cut on Thursday, citing rising “uncertainty” about the economic outlook due to the potential impact of Donald Trump’s policies and political turmoil in Europe. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) lowered its main rate by a half-percentage-point to 0.5 percent, its fourth cut since […]...Keep on reading: Swiss central bank announces big rate cut to boost economy
Swiss National Bank Surprises With Jumbo Rate Cut - Nemos News Network
By Charlotte de Montpellier and Chris Turner, senior strategists at ING Economics Once again, the Swiss National Bank decided to surprise the markets with a 50bp rate cut, compared with the expected 25bp cut. The SNB’s key rate is now 0.5%, compared with 1% previously The SNB justified this measure by the fact that inflationary pressures have eased further. While consumer price inflation stood at 1.1% in August, it fell to 0.7% in November, wit…
Why Switzerland's central bank made a surprisingly big interest rate cut
The Swiss central bank announced a surprisingly large interest-rate cut on Thursday as it cited rising "uncertainty" about the economic outlook due to future US policies and political turmoil in Europe.
Swiss National Bank's biggest rate cut in nearly a decade
The Swiss National Bank has today cut its interest rate by 50 basis points, the biggest reduction in almost 10 years as it sought to stay ahead of expected cuts by other central banks and cap the rise of the Swiss franc.
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