Swiss 10-Year Bond Yield Rebounds Above 0.4%

2026-07-29 09:31 By Larissa Caser 1 min. read

Switzerland's 10-year government bond yield rose above 0.4%, tracking higher global energy prices as renewed hostilities in the Middle East dampened hopes for a peace agreement and fueled inflation concerns.

The Swiss National Bank is expected to leave its policy rate unchanged at 0% throughout the year, with further cuts remaining a contingency rather than the base case, citing no severe damage to Swiss banks.

Swiss investor sentiment improved markedly in July, returning to positive territory for the first time since the conflict began.

While most economists expect the first SNB rate hike only in early 2028, currency markets are pricing in an increase by March next year.

Swiss inflation eased to 0.5% in June and is projected to peak at just 0.8%, remaining comfortably within the SNB's 0%-2% target range.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration imposed new tariffs on Swiss imports, although they remained within the previously announced 12.5% ceiling.



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