SNB Vice Chairman says SNB has a greater willingness to intervene in the FX market, via RTS

The SNB Vice Chairman's comments suggest a more proactive stance on currency intervention, likely in response to the recent depreciation of the CHF since the onset of the war.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 23 Apr 2026, 18:34 UTCOn the live feed at 18:14 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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18:32

Iranian Foreign Ministry says America cannot demand that we fulfill all our ceasefire obligations while it is not fulfilling its own, via Al Jazeera

18:21

US President Trump pushes back on claims he is anxious to end the war; says he has all the time in the world, Iran does not.

18:14

SNB Vice Chairman says SNB has a greater willingness to intervene in the FX market, via RTS

18:12

Iranian Media Journalist Khalili says resignation of Ghalibaf from the chairmanship of the negotiating delegation is not true

18:07

[MARKET UPDATE] Markets pare some of the earlier escalatory moves as Israel denies attacks in Iran, while a journalist implies Ghalibaf news is false and as Iran air defense activation was reportedly a test

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Have observed since start of the war that the CHF has lost value.

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This increased willingness to intervene may impact expectations around monetary policy and the valuation of the franc, particularly against major currencies amidst heightened geopolitical tensions.

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