USD/CHF climbs as market sentiment improves despite US-China trade tensions
- USD/CHF climbs towards 0.8050, supported by a slight rebound in market sentiment.
- Trade tensions between the United States and China keep investors cautious after new tariff threats.
- In Switzerland, investors await Tuesday’s Producer and Import Prices data to gauge deflationary pressures.
USD/CHF holds firm around 0.8050 on Monday, up 0.80% for the day at the time of writing, as markets digest the latest trade threats from US President Donald Trump toward China. Despite a more conciliatory tone on Sunday in a social media post, investors remain cautious, fearing that rising tensions could escalate into a full-blown trade war.
On Friday, Trump’s surprise announcement of additional 100% tariffs on Chinese imports triggered a nearly 1% drop in the US Dollar Index (DXY), reviving fears of a major economic confrontation. In response, Chinese authorities defended their restrictions on rare earth exports and stated they were ready to retaliate against any further US tariff increases.
However, the easing in trade tensions on Sunday lifts market sentiment, allowing the US Dollar (USD) to rebound and keep the USD/CHF pair firm around 0.8050. The broader trend remains constructive since mid-September, supported by renewed demand for the Greenback. Investors continue to monitor the ongoing US government shutdown and its potential implications for overall economic confidence.
In Switzerland, Tuesday’s release of September’s Producer and Import Prices Index could shed light on inflation dynamics. After four consecutive months of contraction, a rebound is expected, which could ease pressure on the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to further loosen monetary policy.
Swiss Franc Price Today
The table below shows the percentage change of Swiss Franc (CHF) against listed major currencies today. Swiss Franc was the strongest against the Euro.
| USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 0.46% | 0.16% | 0.26% | 0.28% | -0.02% | 0.31% | 0.45% | |
| EUR | -0.46% | -0.29% | -0.14% | -0.19% | -0.39% | -0.15% | -0.02% | |
| GBP | -0.16% | 0.29% | 0.20% | 0.11% | -0.11% | 0.14% | 0.25% | |
| JPY | -0.26% | 0.14% | -0.20% | -0.04% | -0.34% | 0.07% | 0.13% | |
| CAD | -0.28% | 0.19% | -0.11% | 0.04% | -0.34% | 0.05% | 0.15% | |
| AUD | 0.02% | 0.39% | 0.11% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.26% | 0.37% | |
| NZD | -0.31% | 0.15% | -0.14% | -0.07% | -0.05% | -0.26% | 0.11% | |
| CHF | -0.45% | 0.02% | -0.25% | -0.13% | -0.15% | -0.37% | -0.11% |
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the Swiss Franc from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent CHF (base)/USD (quote).
Related Articles
UK August GDP: Economy & Assets—Set to Collapse?
TradingKey - The UK is scheduled to release its August GDP figures on 16 October, with the market widely anticipating a 0.1% month-on-month increase in real GDP (Figure 1). If this expectation is fulfilled, it will represent the UK economy’s third consecutive month of recovery, following two straigh
U.S. Banks Q3 Earnings Preview: Big 5 Banks See Double-Digit EPS Growth, Investment Banking Hits 4-Year High
TradingKey - The 2025 U.S. earnings season kicks off this week with results from major banks. Amid elevated investor sentiment and the Trump administration pushing for deregulation, analysts expect another strong quarter for the banking sector — driven by booming trading activity and a resurgence
U.S.–China Tariff Easing Sparks Crypto Rebound — Can Bitcoin Reclaim Its Peak?
The U.S. signals a softer stance on tariffs, helping Bitcoin reverse losses. Rate cut expectations may push BTC back toward $126,000.
FOMC October Meeting Minutes: How Should Investors Respond?
In the context of the U.S. government shutdown and a period of limited economic data, the Federal Reserve’s release of its latest monetary policy meeting minutes and officials’ statements on 8 October will be particularly significant.
Broadcom Q3 FY2025 Earnings Review: AI Surge and VMware Synergy Fuel Record Performance
TradingKey - Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) delivered a strong fiscal Q3 2025, with results driven by AI networking strength and continued VMware integration. Revenue and EPS both topped expectations, reinforcing the company’s role as an essential player in the AI infrastructure buildout.
