The Swiss National Bank left its policy rate at 0% on Thursday — the fourth
consecutive quarterly meeting at that level and signaling a second year of
effectively zero rates. The SNB reiterated it has “increased willingness” to
intervene in FX markets if necessary to prevent a rapid, excessive Swiss franc
appreciation and protect price stability, language it has repeatedly used since
the outbreak of the Iran conflict. The franc remains below the level seen during
earlier safe-haven inflows; this week’s peace agreement may further reduce
safe-haven demand. Retaining the intervention wording preserves policy
flexibility if the conflict re‑escalates. Whether the SNB executed the March
intervention threat will be confirmed when Q1 FX data are published on June 30.