The Swiss National Bank's interest rate decision sets Swiss borrowing costs and is the main driver of the Swiss franc.
Actual
1.5%
Forecast
1.75%
Previous
1.75%
SNB Interest Rate Decision for March 21, 2024 came in at 1.5% versus 1.75% expected (previous 1.75%), below forecast, which was negative for the CHF.
What it meant for the CHF
The actual landed below the 1.75% forecast (0.25 below expectations). A reading above forecast is generally bullish for the CHF, and below forecast bearish. On this release the read was negative for the CHF.
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