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ForexUpdated×2•Originally published 18 June 2026•Updated 18 June 2026•
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Swiss National Bank Holds Rates at 0%, Downplays Inflation Spike

Metal dial set to 'HOLD' in front of the Swiss National Bank building with a Swiss cross shield and map.

Key Facts

1The USD/CHF exchange rate rose modestly to 0.7988 following the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged.
2Markets are awaiting the Swiss National Bank's (SNB) upcoming monetary policy decision scheduled for today.

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) maintained its policy interest rate at 0%, signaling that recent inflationary pressures have not shifted its monetary stance. According to reports, the central bank characterized the rise in inflation to 0.6% in May as a temporary spike driven primarily by energy prices. This decision confirms the bank's commitment to an accommodative policy despite the slight uptick in consumer prices.

The SNB's hold comes amid a widening gap in global monetary policy, as market data shows the European Central Bank recently raised rates to 2.4% on June 11, 2026, while the U.S. Federal Reserve opted for a pause. This interest rate differential continues to influence Swiss franc valuation against major peers, as Swiss policymakers balance domestic price stability with the need to remain competitive against Eurozone neighbors.

Looking ahead, USD/CHF remains near 0.7988 (close June 17, 2026) as markets digest the SNB's guidance. Traders should now monitor the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment index due tomorrow, June 19, 2026, for further cues on U.S. Dollar momentum, alongside any potential SNB commentary regarding foreign exchange market interventions.