SNB: Negative rates, intervention pledge remain essential

Reuters reports the main headlines from the SNB monetary policy statement:
Will remain active in the FX market as necessary
Swiss franc is still highly valued
The situation in FX market continues to be fragile
Negative rates, intervention pledge remain essential.
Sees 2018 GDP at about 2.5%, 2019 GDP at about 1.5%.
Sees 2018 inflation at 0.9%, 2019 inflation at 0.5%, 2020 inflation at 1.0%.
Risks to Swiss and global growth are on the downside.
Protectionism and political uncertainties among those risks.
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Dhwani Mehta
FXStreet
Residing in Mumbai (India), Dhwani is a Senior Analyst and Manager of the Asian session at FXStreet. She has over 10 years of experience in analyzing and covering the global financial markets, with specialization in Forex and commodities markets.

















