Zurich, Sept 25, 2025 (AFP) - Swiss central bank keeps zero-rate as tariffs take their toll

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2025-09-25

Switzerland's central bank kept its policy rate at zero percent on Thursday, warning that massive US tariffs are weighing on the country's export-dependent economy. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) maintained its economic growth forecast at between one and 1.5 percent for this year, but revised it to "just under" one percent for 2026 due to the tariffs and uncertainty. Speaking to reporters after the announcement, central bank chief Martin Schlegel......

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