Swiss Central Bank Cuts Policy Rate By 50 Bps

Amid easing inflationary pressures, the Swiss National Bank reduced its benchmark rate by a sharper-than-expected 50 basis points to curb the strength of the Swiss franc. At the first policy meeting of Martin Schlegel as chairman, the policy rate was lowered to 0.50 percent from 1.00 percent. The new rate takes effect on December 13.

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