The Swiss central bank says it is to enhance flexibility in steering money market interest rates This will be added to the SNB’s monetary policy repertoire moving forward but not before some test operations are conducted. For the time being, the central bank implements monetary policy by setting the SNB policy rate so this just adds to the tools they can play around with. However, I still see the key policy rate as being the main weapon in the armory. The full announcement can be found here. [embedded content] You Might Also Like Ukraine and the Next Wave of Inflation, Part II, Can Russia Enact a Gold Standard? 2022-03-13 Can Russia Enact a Gold Standard? In Part I we discussed how
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- The Swiss central bank says it is to enhance flexibility in steering money market interest rates
This will be added to the SNB’s monetary policy repertoire moving forward but not before some test operations are conducted. For the time being, the central bank implements monetary policy by setting the SNB policy rate so this just adds to the tools they can play around with. However, I still see the key policy rate as being the main weapon in the armory.
The full announcement can be found here.
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2022-03-07
Franc is currently sought after as a refuge currency. Franc appreciation also reflects inflation differential between Switzerland and other countries. The franc continues to be highly valued SNB looks at overall currency situationIndividual currency pairs do not play a special role. Some verbal intervention there by the SNB but in typical cases for the franc, actions speak louder than words.
SNB Jordan: Strong Swiss Franc limits Swiss inflation
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SNBs JordanStrong CHF limits swiss inflation
See no sign swiss wage price cycle
Inflation stubbornly above 2% would lead to policy tightening
Difficult to say whether global rates have turned, much still depend on economic development
CHF has remained stable in real termsAsked about real estate prices, Jordan says monetary policy aims primarily at price stabilityThe SNB is not investing in crypto currencies
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SNB says successfully tested use of digital currency to settle transactions with top investment banks
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