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

Watch Swiss Central Bank's Language on FX Says Goldman Sachs

The Swiss franc could benefit even if the central bank cuts interest rates again on Thursday because its explanation is likely to confirm an aversion to further inflationary losses for the currency, according to Goldman Sachs strategists.

MT NewswiresJun 17 07:55 ET

Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department: In the first quarter, the total income of Hong Kong residents increased by 9.6% year-on-year to 831 billion Hong Kong dollars.

In the first quarter of 2024, the total income of Hong Kong local residents (referring to the total income earned by Hong Kong residents through various economic activities) calculated at the then market price increased by 9.6% to HKD 831 billion, compared to the same period last year.

Zhitong FinanceJun 17 04:43 ET