Swiss Franc: SNB neutrality keeps Franc pressured – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman reports the Swiss National Bank left its policy rate at 0.00% for a fourth meeting, characterizing the decision as a neutral hold. While inflation forecasts were nudged higher through Q1 2027, they remain within the price stability range, allowing the SNB to keep rates unchanged for some time, which the bank sees as a headwind for the Swiss Franc.

SNB steady stance weighs on CHF

"The Swiss National Bank (SNB) delivered a neutral hold. As was widely expected, the SNB left the policy rate unchanged at 0.00% for a fourth consecutive meeting."

"SNB nudged up its inflation forecast through Q1 2027, but they remain well within the range of price stability of less than 2% per annum. As such, the SNB can afford to keep rates at 0.00% for some time which is a headwind for CHF. The swaps curve continues to price-in about 50% odds of a 25bps rate hike to 0.25% in the next twelve months."

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