Swiss National Bank
Coverage of Swiss National Bank in the Nexus archive.
- SNB Intervened to Halt Rush for Franc at Iran War Outbreak
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) intervened to prevent a surge in demand for the Swiss franc amid the outbreak of war in Iran. The action was taken to stabilize the currency during the conflict.
- SNB Keeps Up Franc Intervention Threat With Rate at Zero
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) maintains its threat to intervene in the franc market while keeping its interest rate at zero. Martin Schlegel is the president of the SNB.
- SNB Reviews Franc Alert Level Before Middle East Peace Deal
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is reviewing the franc alert level in anticipation of a Middle East peace deal. The action suggests potential economic considerations tied to the diplomatic development.
- Swiss Inflation Unexpectedly Holds Before SNB Rate Decision
Swiss inflation unexpectedly remained steady ahead of the Swiss National Bank's rate decision. The article references a pedestrian examining watches in Geneva, though no direct link to inflation data is provided.
- SNB Has No Exchange Rate Target for Franc, Schlegel Says
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has no exchange rate target for the franc, according to Schlegel. The article is credited to photographer Betty Laura Zapata of Bloomberg.
- Adecco CEO Warns of Hit From Swiss 10 Million Population Cap
Adecco CEO warns that Switzerland's 10 million population cap will negatively impact the company's operations. The staffing and recruitment firm faces headwinds from Switzerland's restrictive immigration policies that limit labor supply.
- Swiss central bank bitcoin reserve push fails over signature shortfall
The Swiss central bank's attempt to increase its bitcoin reserve has failed due to a lack of signatures. This setback may impact the bank's ability to invest in cryptocurrency. The failure is a result of not meeting the required signature threshold.
- Swiss Bitcoin reserve campaign set to lapse after failing to gather signatures
The Swiss Bitcoin reserve campaign failed to gather enough signatures to trigger a referendum. The referendum would have required the Swiss National Bank to hold Bitcoin in its reserves. This failure means the campaign will lapse.
- SNB Chief Economist Lenz to Retire, With Brown Set to Take Over
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) announced that Chief Economist Lenz will retire, with Brown set to take over. The SNB reiterated its readiness to sell the franc but avoided cutting borrowing costs into negative territory.
- Schlegel Says Vigilant SNB Unrestricted on Rates, Interventions
Martin Schlegel, likely representing the Swiss National Bank (SNB), emphasized the central bank's vigilance and stated it remains unrestricted in its approach to interest rates and currency interventions. The comment highlights the SNB's proactive stance in managing monetary policy.
- SNB Move Below Zero Bigger Step Than Normal Cut: Schlegel Tells NZZ
Martin Schlegel, a photographer, notes that the Swiss National Bank's (SNB) decision to move below zero is a more significant step than a typical interest rate cut, as stated in an interview with NZZ. The article highlights the economic implications of this unconventional monetary policy.
- SNB Readiness to Intervene on FX Is Elevated, Martin Tells RTS
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) maintained its interest rate at zero, citing a weakened inflation outlook as insufficient justification for negative borrowing costs. SNB's readiness to intervene in foreign exchange markets is elevated, as noted by Martin in an RTS interview.
- SNB’s Schlegel Stresses Higher Willingness on FX Interventions
Martin Schlegel, president of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), emphasized the bank's increased willingness to intervene in foreign exchange markets to manage the Swiss franc's value. The SNB reiterated its stance of selling the franc but avoided cutting interest rates into negative territory during its March 19, 2026, rate announcement.