Switzerland is keeping rates at 0% — for now

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:15:48 UTCUpdated Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:15:48 UTCOriginal reporting: CNBC World

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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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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.
Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:15:48 UTC.

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