Switzerland KOF Leading Indicators
Switzerland's economic barometer, the KOF Swiss Economic Institute's gauges business leaders' optimism about the economy's performance and their organization's prospects. The KOF economic barometer is composed of three components. The 2014 update includes 219 indicator variables that are weighted statistically. GDP is the most important category since it excludes the building and banking industries and accounts for more than 90% of Swiss GDP.
A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the CHF while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the CHF.
Forex Sentiment (CHF)
| Symbol | Community Trend (Shorts vs Longs) | Symbol Popularity | Avg. Short Price / Distance From Price | Avg. Long Price / Distance From Price | Current Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURCHF |
|
|
0.9376 -38 pips |
0.9580 -166 pips |
0.94144 | |
| GBPCHF |
|
|
1.0843 -65 pips |
1.1139 -231 pips |
1.09084 | |
| USDCHF |
|
|
0.8106 +31 pips |
0.8453 -378 pips |
0.80751 | |
| CHFJPY |
|
|
174.4750 -853 pips |
182.8609 +14 pips |
183.002 | |
| AUDCHF |
|
|
0.5286 +62 pips |
0.5548 -324 pips |
0.52240 | |
| NZDCHF |
|
|
0.4857 +86 pips |
0.5057 -286 pips |
0.47710 | |
| CADCHF |
|
|
0.5891 +46 pips |
0.6209 -364 pips |
0.58452 | |
| CHFSGD |
|
|
1.5658 -248 pips |
1.5848 +58 pips |
1.59061 | |
| XAUCHF |
|
|
2184.3600 +41366 pips |
2704.0350 -93333 pips |
1,770.70 |
News (CHF)
Swiss Central Bank Lowers Policy Rate To Zero As Expected
The Swiss National Bank reduced its policy rate to zero on Thursday as inflation turned negative and the currency strengthened further amid global trade tensions. The bank decided to lower the SNB policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to zero percent. This was the sixth consecutive reduction. The bank has reduced the key rate by 175 basis points since March 2024.
RTTNews | 60 days ago
Swiss GDP Growth Accelerates In Q1
Switzerland's economic growth accelerated in the first quarter on a notable rebound in exports to the US ahead of the increase in trade tariffs, official data revealed on Monday. Gross domestic product expanded by adjusted 0.8 percent sequentially after rising 0.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, or SECO, reported.
RTTNews | 77 days ago
Swiss Central Bank Cuts Policy Rate To Lowest Since 2022
The Swiss National Bank trimmed its interest rate for the fifth consecutive meeting on Thursday, amid heightened downside risks to inflation. The policy board, led by President Martin Schlegel, lowered the policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.25 percent from 0.50 percent. This followed a 50 basis point cut in December. The bank has reduced the key rate by 150 basis points since March 2024.
RTTNews | 151 days ago
