While the SNB only cut the policy rate by 25bp today to 1.0%, the accompanying statement was very dovish and indicated that there are at least two more rate cuts on the way, probably in 25bp increments in December and March. Despite the emphasis on the impact of the franc’s strength on inflation, the SNB gave no indication that it is going to use FX interventions to influence the franc’s value.
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