SNB Chairman: We are prepared to introduce negative rates but the hurdle is high

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Adam Button

2 hours ago

Comments from the SNB's Schlegel:

Policy rate is the main tool but there are situations where FX intervention is more suitable
Negative interest rates worked in the past but they have side effects
Interest rate differentials are an important driver of the exchange rate

The Swiss franc hasn't moved on these headlines but the pair has recently bounced after hitting the lowest since 2015:

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