SNB's Schlegel says the Bank will not hesitate to move rates into negative territory and that a move below zero is a bigger step than a normal cut

The SNB's Schlegel indicating a willingness to push rates into negative territory suggests a hawkish pivot, as it implies a more aggressive monetary stance than previously anticipated.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 24 Apr 2026, 04:21 UTCOn the live feed at 04:01 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This statement could signal a shift in the risk assessment surrounding the economic outlook, influencing market expectations for Swiss monetary policy and potentially impacting the CHF and interest rate futures. It’s worth monitoring how this affects risk sentiment across fixed income markets in response.

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