Switzerland Keeps Rates Steady, Lowers Inflation Forecasts

The Swiss National Bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at -0.75 percent on March 21st 2019, in line with market expectations, saying the Swiss franc is still highly valued, and the situation on the foreign exchange market continues to be fragile. Policymakers also lowered inflation forecasts for 2019 to 0.3 percent from 0.5 percent and for 2020 to 0.6 percent from 1 percent.

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