The silence of the Swiss National Bank makes interest rate cuts uncertain.

The decision of the Swiss National Bank this week will be another tense event, as officials decide whether to cut interest rates or maintain them. Thursday's decision comes three weeks after Swiss National Bank policymakers last publicized their comments, with investors speculating on the prospect of further action in the market volatility and the appreciation of the Swiss franc. Economists have varying views on the outcome, with a few predicting that Switzerland will be the first country to end its easing cycle. In March, Switzerland's interest rate cut made it the fastest-cutting country among the top 10 trading currencies globally. Compared with other countries,

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The outlook for a rate cut by the Swiss Central Bank remains unclear, with overnight hedge costs for the Swiss franc seeing their largest increase since 2015.

The Swiss National Bank will make the next interest rate decision on Thursday, and it is uncertain whether decision makers will choose to cut interest rates and imply support for the Swiss franc through intervention.

Zhitong FinanceJun 19 07:00 ET

Swiss franc central bank officials remain silent, again raising expectations of interest rate cuts.

The Swiss National Bank will announce its interest rate decision on Thursday.

Zhitong FinanceJun 19 02:57 ET

SNB Silence Sets Up Another Rate-Cut Cliffhanger

The Swiss National Bank decision this week is set to be another nail-biter on whether officials will cut their interest rate or stay on hold.

BNN BloombergJun 19 00:25 ET

Australia's Federal Reserve's decision to "hawkishly" raise interest rates in August has ignited expectations. Short-term Australian government bond yields have jumped.

The hawkish stance of the Reserve Bank of Australia has prompted traders to increase their bets on a rate hike in August.

Zhitong FinanceJun 18 23:33 ET

Australian Dollar Extends Upside on RBA Hawkish Hold

Australian Dollar (AUD) trades on a stronger note on Wednesday amid the weaker US Dollar.

FXStreetJun 18 23:08 ET