SNB Chairman Schlegel says they have "unrestricted" room for manoeuvre when it comes to the policy rate and on FX intervention

SNB Chairman Schlegel's assertion of "unrestricted" room for maneuver highlights a flexible approach to policy rates and foreign exchange interventions, suggesting readiness to act if economic conditions worsen due to external factors.

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Sees slower growth and higher inflation from the Middle East conflict.

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This signals a potential shift in tone towards a more proactive stance on inflation management, particularly in the face of increasing risks from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which may impact growth and inflation trends in Switzerland. Traders should consider how this stance could influence both the Swiss franc and fixed income markets, as well as the broader implications for monetary policy.

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