SNB's Martin says SNB has greater willingness to intervene on FX.

The SNB's Martin indicating a greater willingness to intervene in the FX market suggests heightened concern over Swiss currency strength affecting economic stability.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 5 May 2026, 16:11 UTCOn the live feed at 15:51 UTC — 9 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This could imply a more aggressive policy stance moving forward, influencing not only the CHF's trajectory but also impacting broader cross-asset sentiment including fixed income and equities. Watch for potential volatility in the CHF and adjustments in market expectations regarding future rate paths.

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