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Swiss National Bank unexpectedly kicks off the rate cutting cycle
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Swiss National Bank unexpectedly kicks off the rate cutting cycle


In a surprise move, the Swiss National Bank has lowered its main key rate from 1.75% to 1.50%

Charlotte de Montpellier and Chris Turner

THINK Switzerland

Charlotte de Montpellier
Charlotte de Montpellier

Senior Economist, France and Switzerland

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