Swiss National Bank's new chairman does not rule out negative rates
The Swiss National Bank cannot rule out the possibility of taking interest rates into negative territory while the risks for Swiss inflation are tilted downwards, new Chairman Martin Schlegel said on Tuesday.
Swiss National Bank Faces Scrutiny as New Chairman Takes Charge
Martin Schlegel, the new chairman of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), assumes his role amid scrutiny over the central bank’s handling of the Credit Suisse collapse and its acquisition by UBS. Critics argue that Swiss authorities were ill-prepared for the crisis,
Further rate cuts may be necessary to stabilize inflation, says Swiss National Bank chair
Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan discusses the central bank's rate decision and inflation forecast looking ahead.
Swiss National Bank Chairman flags downward risk for inflation
The Swiss National Bank believes the downward risks for inflation are greater than the possibility of price rises going above its 0-2% target, Chairman Martin Schlegel said on Tuesday. "Definitely the downwards risks are higher than the upwards risks,
New Leadership at Swiss National Bank Aims for Steady Price Stability
Thomas Jordan, departing chairman of the Swiss National Bank, made his final public appearance, passing the baton to Vice Chairman Martin Schlegel. Schlegel promises to maintain the central bank's focus on price stability.
SNB Can Cut Rates Again, Intervene in FX Markets, Schlegel Says
The Swiss National Bank can intervene in currency markets if required and stands ready to lower interest rates again, ...
SNB's Schlegel: Can't rule out negative rates, nothing is off the table
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New Swiss central bank chief takes charge in shadow of Credit Suisse trauma
As the Swiss National Bank's new chairman Martin Schlegel takes office this week, the jury is out on the central bank's ...
More SNB Easing Looks Likely, Incoming Chief Schlegel Says
The Swiss National Bank is likely to continue along its easing path, according to its incoming president, Martin Schlegel.