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Swiss National Bank keeps rates at zero, eyes Middle East conflict

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The Swiss National Bank kept its policy rate on hold. The Swiss franc surged following the Iran war while global oil prices spiked, blurring the inflation outlook and complicating SNB policy signaling. Strong CHF tightens conditions for Swiss exporters and domestic inflation dynamics are now mixed given offsetting currency strength and higher energy costs.

Analysis

The Swiss National Bank kept its policy rate on hold. The Swiss franc surged following the Iran war while global oil prices spiked, blurring the inflation outlook and complicating SNB policy signaling. Strong CHF tightens conditions for Swiss exporters and domestic inflation dynamics are now mixed given offsetting currency strength and higher energy costs.

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