USD/CHF

The Swiss Franc (CHF) loses ground for the fourth consecutive day against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, as the Swiss National Bank vice chairman discarded any change to the bank's monetary policy despite growing risks from the War in Iran.

UOB strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/CHF price action has been quiet, with the pair expected to stay confined intraday between 0.8310 and 0.8345. Over a 1–3 week horizon, they reiterate that USD/CHF has likely entered a range-trading phase between 0.8245 and 0.8365. On a 1–3 month view, they see scope for further rebound but limited momentum to revisit the July peak.

Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chair Martin Schlegel sees no need to adjust monetary policy at this stage, as inflation remains within the central bank's 0%-2% price stability range. "We remain comfortably within the price stability range of 0% to 2%," Schlegel said, according to Reuters, adding that the

USD/CHF halts its three-day winning streak, trading around 0.8330 during Asian hours on Thursday. However, the downside of the pair could be limited as the US Dollar (USD) gains solid backing from the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) hawkish stance amid ongoing inflation risks.

Rabobank’s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley highlights Switzerland’s strong current account and budget positions, credible central bank and governance, and high liquidity as underpinning the Swiss Franc’s safe haven status.

United Overseas Bank (UOB) strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note that USD/CHF remains in a tight range in the short term, with intraday levels clustered around 0.8300. Their 1–3 week view maintains a broader consolidation band, while the 1–3 month outlook suggests the pair could continue rebounding but lacks momentum to revisit its July peak.