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Dollar's vehicle role amplifies volatility, study finds
A Swiss National Bank working paper finds that the US dollar's role as a vehicle currency amplifies its own volatility.
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Swiss household net wealth grows to CHF 5.1 trillion
The Swiss National Bank reports that private household net wealth increased by CHF 226 billion to CHF 5132 billion in 2025.
Repos and SNB Bills anchor SNB monetary policy
The Swiss National Bank implements monetary policy by steering secured short-term interest rates.
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SNB reports 0.5 billion franc loss in Q1 2026
The Swiss National Bank reported a loss of 0.5 billion francs for the first quarter of 2026.
Mario Draghi to hold 10th Karl Brunner Lecture
Mario Draghi will deliver the 10th Karl Brunner Distinguished Lecture for the Swiss National Bank (SNB).
SNB and Bern Historical Museum launch Moneyverse visitor center
The Swiss National Bank and the Bern Historical Museum are opening Moneyverse, a new visitor center, on April 10, 2026, at the Kaiserhaus in Bern.
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Digital money and cash decline pose new challenges to money uniformity
The Swiss National Bank explores how new forms of private digital money and declining cash usage challenge the uniformity of money.
Swiss payment survey shows stable debit card use, declining cash satisfaction
The Swiss National Bank's 2025 payment methods survey found debit cards remain the most used payment instrument, while satisfaction with cash access declined.
Swiss current account surplus and net foreign assets decline in 2025
The Swiss National Bank reports a decline in Switzerland's current account surplus to CHF 62 billion in 2025, down CHF 15 billion from the previous year.
Swiss policy rate held at 0% as SNB prepares for franc appreciation
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has maintained its policy rate at 0 percent.
Swiss economy in 2025: Continued easing, moderate growth, low inflation
The Swiss National Bank published its 2025 Annual Report on March 17, 2026, detailing continued monetary easing, moderate economic growth, and low inflation.
Swiss National Bank reports CHF 26.1 billion profit for 2025, enabling distributions
The Swiss National Bank reported a profit of CHF 26.1 billion for the 2025 financial year, a decrease from CHF 80.7 billion in the previous year.