SWISS NATIONAL BANK CHAIRMAN said the Swiss franc is a safe-haven currency and tends to appreciate during periods of elevated global uncertainty.

Guatemala has agreed to allow joint operations with the U.S. MILITARY on its territory to target drug‑trafficking groups, the New York Times cited three people familiar with the matter. Two sources said President Bernardo Arévalo spoke last week with U.S. defense minister Pete Hegseth and agreed to airstrikes and other military actions that could begin as soon as next month. It is unclear which additional activities the deal may include. Two sources said the PENTAGON plans to press Honduras as the next country to accept joint military operations.

The Federal Reserve accepted $1.853 billion from seven counterparties in its fixed-rate reverse repurchase operation.