Swiss Franc rallies on risk appetite while SNB threatens with FX intervention

The Swiss Franc (CHF) has strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) due to lower oil prices, as hopes of renewed US-Iran negotiations have led to a greater appetite for riskier assets. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has warned it may intervene in the foreign exchange market to prevent excessive CHF appreciation, which could undermine efforts to raise inflation.

This comes after Iran proposed a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days following the US lifting its blockade on Iran's ports. The US Dollar has shown moderate weakness, with the USD Index falling slightly from a two-month high, but it remains above the 100.00 key level. The SNB, an independent central bank, aims to maintain price stability within a target range of less than 2% annual inflation.

The bank's policy rate and exchange rates determine its monetary conditions, and price stability is defined as a rise in the Swiss Consumer Price Index (CPI) of less than 2% per year.