Swiss inflation falls to three-year low, paving way for more rate cuts
Swiss inflation has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, government data showed on Thursday, prompting analysts to say more interest rate cuts by the Swiss National Bank were virtually certain.
Swiss Central Bank Delivers Third Straight Rate Cut
Switzerland’s central bank cut its key interest rate for the third straight meeting as it pivots away from worries about high inflation toward concerns about the impact of a strong currency on exporters.
Swiss National Bank to Cut Rates by 25 Bps on Thursday, Hold in December Reuters Poll
Almost all economists, or 30 of 32, in the Sept. 18-23 Reuters poll predicted the central bank will reduce its main interest rate on Thursday by 25 basis points to 1.00%, in line with market pricing. One expected a 50 basis-point cut and one said no change.
Swiss central bank lowers rates and flags further cuts as inflation eases
THE Swiss National Bank reduced interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday (Sep 26), echoing steps to lower borrowing costs by the European Central Bank and US Federal Reserve, and left the door wide open for more rate cuts as inflation cools sharply.
Swiss National Bank lowers rates and flags further cuts as inflation eases
The Swiss National Bank reduced interest rates by 25 basis points today, echoing steps to lower borrowing costs by the European Central Bank and US Federal Reserve, and left the door wide open for more rate cuts as inflation cools sharply.
Swiss National Bank's next chairman sticks to price stability goal
The Swiss National Bank's departing chairman Thomas Jordan made his last public appearance on Thursday, with his successor - Vice Chairman Martin Schlegel - pledging to stick to the central bank's goal of price stability.
Further rate cuts may be necessary to stabilize inflation, says Swiss National Bank chair
Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan discusses the central bank's rate decision and inflation forecast looking ahead.
Swiss National Bank's new chairman does not rule out negative rates
The Swiss National Bank cannot rule out the possibility of taking interest rates into negative territory while the risks for ...
Swiss Wage Growth Stabilized Just Under 2%, SNB Researchers Find
Wage growth in Switzerland has stabilized below the upper end of the central bank’s inflation target, according to a monthly ...
Swiss Inflation Slows to 3-Year Low, Supporting More SNB Cuts
Swiss inflation weakened to the slowest pace in more than three years, pointing to further monetary easing by the country’s ...
New Swiss central bank chief takes charge in shadow of Credit Suisse trauma
As the Swiss National Bank's new chairman Martin Schlegel takes office this week, the jury is out on the central bank's ...
Changing of the guard at the Swiss National Bank
Martin Schlegel has taken over as the new president of the Swiss National Bank, replacing long-term head Thomas Jordan.
Swiss Franc Edges Toward Decade High as SNB Resists Intervention
The Swiss franc may reach the strongest level in almost a decade as the nation’s central bank cuts interest rates more ...
Swiss National Bank Chairman flags downward risk for inflation
The Swiss National Bank believes the downward risks for inflation are greater than the possibility of price rises going above ...
SNB not yet ready to weaken the CHF – Commerzbank
The figures published yesterday morning on the Swiss National Bank's (SNB) foreign exchange market operations in the second ...