SNB's Zurbruegg says forex market actions and negative interest rates are "mutually reinforcing" measures

SNB presser still in progress

No doubting that the SNB are definitely engaged in regular smoothing operations. Not that it's doing them much good

Jordan:

  • Won't comment on SNB interventions

Eh? I thought they'd made it clear so why be so shy? Ah yes CB's always like to play the coy card

  • a currency basket would not solve the problem of CHF strength
  • monetary policy is focussed on CHF overvaluation
  • public criticism of current policy is to be expected
  • Greek situation uncomfortable for Switzerland

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