Swiss Franc Strengthens to One-Week High

2026-10-15 09:51 By Larissa Caser 1 min. read

The Swiss franc strenghened to around 0.83 per USD, reaching its highest level in a around a week, amid expectations of a higher-for-longer interest rate scenario.

Stronger US inflation boosted bets on an October Fed hike, raising concerns over prolonged high borrowing costs and their impact on capital-intensive sectors, namely the AI buildout.

As a safe-haven currency, the franc benefits from investors seeking shelter from market volatility.

However, this move poses a risk to its short positions that had built up on widening interest rate differentials.

Unlike several other central banks, the Swiss National Bank is widely expected to leave its policy rate unchanged at 0% through year-end.

Policymakers have also scaled back threats of currency intervention.

Swiss borrowing costs have remained the world's lowest for over a year, supporting the franc's appeal as a funding currency for carry trades.

As traders take short positions, the selling pressure of franc-loans weakens the currency.



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