Bullish
Swiss Franc weakens as USD/CHF approaches 16-month highs amid Fed's hawkish stance
Over the past five days, the Swiss Franc has depreciated by approximately 2% against the US Dollar, with the USD/CHF pair reaching 16-month highs above 0.8250. This decline is primarily driven by the Federal Reserve's recent rate hike and its hawkish outlook, contrasting with the Swiss National Bank's (SNB) decision to maintain a 0% benchmark rate well into 2027.
Key points
- The Federal Reserve increased rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%, signaling a more aggressive monetary policy stance.
- The Swiss National Bank is expected to keep its benchmark rate at 0% until at least 2027, widening the policy divergence with the Fed.
- The USD/CHF pair has been trading between 0.8230 and 0.8250, indicating consolidation amid the policy divergence.
Sources
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