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Economists in a Reuters poll predict the Swiss National Bank will keep its key policy rate at 0% on June 18 and for the rest of 2026.

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Who
Swiss National Bank (SNB), Martin Schlegel, Indradip Ghosh, Mumal Rathore, Ross Finley, Kate Mayberry, Chiara Angeloni, Alessandro Di Spirito
What
Economists in a Reuters poll predict the Swiss National Bank will keep its key policy rate at 0% on June 18 and for the rest of 2026.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:06:10 GMT · 2h 30m ago
Where
Switzerland ·
Why
A stronger franc has partly offset the impact of the energy price shock, and Swiss inflation was 0.6% in May, within the SNB’s 0% to 2% target band.
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How this affects you

The SNB's decision to maintain a 0% interest rate is influenced by a strong Swiss franc and low domestic inflation, diverging from other central banks that have raised rates due to higher fuel costs. This stance is expected to hold through 2026 and potentially 2027.

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