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Live updates, breaking news, and economic events affecting the euro franc exchange rate. Last updated: 25 Aug 2026, 21:02 GMT

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Economic Sentiment Index MEDIUM IMPACT
26 Aug 2026, 08:00 GMT • Forecast: 8
ZEW Expectations MEDIUM IMPACT
26 Aug 2026, 08:00 GMT
Employment Level HIGH IMPACT
27 Aug 2026, 06:30 GMT
ECB Monetary Policy Meeting Accounts HIGH IMPACT
27 Aug 2026, 11:30 GMT
Economic Sentiment MEDIUM IMPACT
28 Aug 2026, 09:00 GMT • Forecast: 96.4
Services Sentiment MEDIUM IMPACT
28 Aug 2026, 09:00 GMT • Forecast: 4.4
Industrial Sentiment MEDIUM IMPACT
28 Aug 2026, 09:00 GMT • Forecast: -6.7
Retail Sales MEDIUM IMPACT
1 Sep 2026, 06:30 GMT
procure.ch Manufacturing PMI HIGH IMPACT
1 Sep 2026, 07:30 GMT
HICP HIGH IMPACT
1 Sep 2026, 09:00 GMT

Latest EUR/CHF News

ForexLive 25 Aug 2026, 20:21 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
ECB sources from Reuters:Policymakers ready to raise rates to stem effects of Iran warLittle appetite at ECB to signal further tighteningThe market is 94% priced for a Sept 10 rate hike and fully priced for another hike by April. This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.
ForexLive 25 Aug 2026, 05:15 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
EUROPEAN SESSIONIn the European session, we have the German IFO survey which is expected to improve to 87.2 vs 86.6 in the prior month. The IFO is correlated with the German Composite PMI given that they measure basically the same thing, although they occasionally diverge due to differences in survey design and sector weightings. The data is not going to change anything for the ECB, so the market reaction will likely be muted.AMERICAN SESSIONIn the American session, the only highlight is the US...
ForexLive 24 Aug 2026, 12:34 GMT HIGH IMPACT
Gold remains supported into Jackson Hole event after US Treasury ignited 'debasement' tradesPrimeXBT Guide to Trading Costs: Spreads, Fees, and Swap-Free TradingThis Nasdaq futures analysis shows how to trade Nasdaq todayThe Indian rupee is set to revisit record lows as US-Iran deadlock extends, tensions riseECB policymaker Cipollone says inflation is far from the ECB adverse and severe scenariosBitcoin Bull Flag Analysis: See this video after the $79,460 surgeThe Canadian dollar falls across th...
ForexLive 24 Aug 2026, 08:19 GMT HIGH IMPACT
ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone said that the risk of a stagflationary environment remains low despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. He added that monetary policy needs to remain "well calibrated" as policymakers continue to assess incoming economic data. He also noted that inflation remains far from the ECB adverse and severe scenarios.Cipollone stressed that there are currently no signs pointing to a stagflation scenario. He added that the risk of stagnation accompanied by a s...
ForexLive 21 Aug 2026, 23:14 GMT HIGH IMPACT
Nasdaq and S&P indices are settling between risk/bias defining MAs as the week comes to a closeBaker Hughes rig count -5 at 588European stocks rebound Friday, but weekly losses dominateBrazil's Lula and US Pres. Trump held phone call on Friday.Gold surges and breaks away from its 200 day MASNB Tschudin: Swiss inflation is low because of low inflation expectationsTrump: Gets rid of 26.4% tariffs on imported beef and prices will come down by 25%EU consumer confidence -15.5 versus -16.3 expectedCan...
ForexLive 21 Aug 2026, 23:14 GMT HIGH IMPACT
Nasdaq and S&P indices are settling between risk/bias defining MAs as the week comes to a closeBaker Hughes rig count -5 at 588European stocks rebound Friday, but weekly losses dominateBrazil's Lula and US Pres. Trump held phone call on Friday.Gold surges and breaks away from its 200 day MASNB Tschudin: Swiss inflation is low because of low inflation expectationsTrump: Gets rid of 26.4% tariffs on imported beef and prices will come down by 25%EU consumer confidence -15.5 versus -16.3 expectedCan...
ForexLive 21 Aug 2026, 16:20 GMT HIGH IMPACT
SNB Governing Board member Petra Tschudin is commenting on the inflation and interest-rate outlook, with the central bank keeping the door open to negative rates if needed. At the same time, she cautions against interpreting the SNB’s inflation forecasts as a signal that rates will remain unchanged over the forecast horizon.Her key comments: Artificial intelligence can increase inflation in the short term. Swiss inflation is low because of low inflation expectations and the low weight of oil i...
ForexLive 21 Aug 2026, 11:55 GMT HIGH IMPACT
Rate hikes by year-endRBNZ: 52 bps (91% probability of rate hike at the next meeting)ECB: 40 bps (94% probability of rate hike at the next meeting)BoJ: 35 bps (67% probability of rate hike at the next meeting)BoE: 27 bps (81% probability of no change at the next meeting)Fed: 23 bps (65% probability of no change at the next meeting)BoC: 20 bps (97% probability of no change at the next meeting)RBA: 15 bps (85% probability of no change at the next meeting)SNB: 5 bps (91% probability ...
ForexLive 21 Aug 2026, 09:00 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
August flash services PMI 51.7 vs 51.5 expectedPrior 51.7August flash manufacturing PMI 52.8 vs 51.8 expectedPrior 51.9August flash composite PMI 52.1 vs 51.7 expectedPrior 52.0After the misses from France and Germany, this is a bit of a surprise - especially the services sector estimate. The pace of expansion in the services sector was unchanged from July but comes in better than what we saw from Europe's two largest economies, with growth outside of the region picking up considerably. Who need...
ForexLive 21 Aug 2026, 08:47 GMT HIGH IMPACT
ECB policymaker Mārtiņš Kazāks said inflation expectations remain anchored close to the ECB's target, a sign that households, businesses, and financial markets continue to have confidence in the central bank's commitment to price stability. He also highlighted that wage growth is gradually slowing, suggesting that one of the key domestic drivers of inflationary pressure may continue to moderate in the coming quarters. The ECB has repeatedly pointed to wage dynamics as a key factor in assess...
ForexLive 21 Aug 2026, 07:23 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
EUROPEAN SESSIONIn the European session, we get the Flash PMIs for the major Eurozone economies and the UK. Pretty much all of them are expected to pull back from prior month's levels given the ongoing Hormuz disruption and US-Iran stalemate. The data won't change anything for the respective central banks, though, so the market reaction will likely be muted. Right now, the market is more focused on the Treasury "intervention" plan trying to limit the surge in long-term yields. This has eased f...
ForexLive 20 Aug 2026, 11:09 GMT HIGH IMPACT
Poor weather conditions have hampered economic recoveryLimited usable transport routes on major rivers likely to impair industrial output, export growthThe low water levels are noticeably impacting overall economic activity in the third quarterECB rate hikes are also dampening sentiment on corporate investmentInflation could rise even higher temporarily but outlook still largely dependent on Middle East conflictNo evidence yet of second-round efects on inflation through wages at leastFor some co...
FX Daily Report 19 Aug 2026, 21:05 GMT MEDIUM IMPACT
On Wednesday, the EUR/CHF currency pair pulled back from the session highs of about 0.9409 to trade at about 0.9320. The currency pair also completed... The post EUR/CHF Pulls Back Off Session Highs to Trade at About 0.9320 appeared first on FXDailyReport.Com.
ForexLive 19 Aug 2026, 12:43 GMT HIGH IMPACT
Headlines:UK headline inflation picks up in July, core prices hold steadyEuro area inflation confirmed to nudge up a little in JulyFOMC meeting minutes in focus in the day aheadECB policymaker Rehn says no clear signs of second-round effects just yetBitcoin Price Analysis: The Critical Crypto Chart Between $64K and $65KMarkets:WTI crude oil +0.8% to $85.60Gold +0.8% to $4,369JPY leads, AUD lags on the dayEuropean equities little changed; S&P 500 futures flatUS 10-year yields down 1 bps to 4.696%...
ForexLive 19 Aug 2026, 10:02 GMT HIGH IMPACT
July final CPI +2.9% vs +2.9% y/y prelimPrior +2.8%July final core CPI +2.5% vs +2.5% y/y prelimPrior +2.4%This just confirms that inflation pressures in the euro area did pick up a little in July, keeping ECB policymakers on their toes ahead of the September decision next month.The breakdown on headline inflation contribution is as such:Services +1.55%Energy +0.94%Non-energy industrial goods +0.23%Food, alcohol, and tobacco +0.23%As a whole, there were mostly increases in all broad categories o...

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Why is EUR/CHF moving today?

EUR/CHF movements are primarily driven by interest rate decisions from the European Central Bank (ECB) and Swiss National Bank (SNB), economic data releases from the Eurozone and Swiss economies (CPI, GDP, employment), and geopolitical events. Check our live news feed above for today's specific drivers.

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What affects the EUR/CHF exchange rate?

Key factors include European Central Bank (ECB) and Swiss National Bank (SNB) interest rate policies, economic data releases (Eurozone CPI, ECB interest rate decisions, GDP growth; Swiss CPI, SNB policy decisions, GDP, safe-haven flows), political events, trade balances, and market sentiment. Major announcements from ECB President and Governing Council members and SNB Chairman and Governing Board often trigger significant moves.