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About USD/CHF

USD/CHF, the swissy, reflects demand for the franc as a safe haven. The Swiss National Bank sets policy once a quarter and has said it is willing to intervene in the currency market when the franc strengthens too far.

Also known as: swissy, swiss franc, franc

What moves USD/CHF

  • Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and the rate path in its projections
  • US inflation (CPI) and jobs reports such as non-farm payrolls
  • Demand for the dollar as a safe asset when markets are stressed
  • Swiss National Bank policy, including its willingness to intervene in currency markets
  • Demand for safe havens during market stress

When USD/CHF trades

Currency pairs trade around the clock from 17:00 New York time on Sunday to 17:00 on Friday. Activity and liquidity are usually highest when the London and New York sessions overlap. Check which centres are open on the market sessions clock, and upcoming releases on the economic calendar.

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What moves USD/CHF?

Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and the rate path in its projections; US inflation (CPI) and jobs reports such as non-farm payrolls; Demand for the dollar as a safe asset when markets are stressed; Swiss National Bank policy, including its willingness to intervene in currency markets; Demand for safe havens during market stress.

When does USD/CHF trade?

Currency pairs trade around the clock from 17:00 New York time on Sunday to 17:00 on Friday. Activity and liquidity are usually highest when the London and New York sessions overlap.

Where can I follow USD/CHF news?

This page lists FTC's latest USD/CHF news and the upcoming economic events for its currencies. All reports are in the forex news section, and times are on the economic calendar.