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The Swiss National Bank has kept its key interest rate unchanged at 0.0%, citing global uncertainty. The decision comes as the government's expert group lowers its economic growth predictions, forecasting a below-average year for the Swiss economy.
The Swiss economy begins 2026 with a mixed outlook: inflation slowed to just 0.2% in 2025, but property prices continued their upward trend. Simultaneously, the nation's banks express their worst sentiment in 15 years, citing pressure from low interest rates.
According to the new EY Banking Barometer, optimism among Swiss banks has soured, with nearly half expecting a decline in operating results due to pressure on margins from falling interest rates.
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