Bern, Switzerland, Sept 24, 2026 (AFP) - Swiss central bank holds interest rate at 0%

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2026-09-24

Switzerland's central bank kept interest rates unchanged at zero percent on Thursday, but raised its inflation forecasts because of higher-than expected oil prices. The Swiss National Bank (SNB)'s decision, which comes after the recent tightening by the European Central Bank, the US Federal Reserve and others, had been expected. Chairman Martin Schlegel said the bank had determined its current monetary policy was "appropriate to keep inflation wi......

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