Switzerland is keeping rates at 0% — for now

24-09-2026 09:58 via cnbc.com

Switzerland is keeping rates at 0% — for now

The Swiss National Bank held rates at 0% as low inflation and a strong franc enable it to diverge from other central banks, though markets expect hikes ahead.

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