Comments from the SNB policymaker
- Declines to comment on further interest rate moves
- We see a weakening in the Swiss economy but no recession
- Acting now to make sure inflation doesn’t become entrenched
- Recent rise in franc helped dampen inflation
The SNB is expected to rise 50 or 75 bps at the next meeting.
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