The Swiss National Bank has cut interest rates once again. It’s down by another quarter of a percent at 1.25%.
Switzerland is the first major country to start on a rate cutting programme. The decision shows the bank is confident inflationary pressures are easing.
Analysts were largely expecting a hold decision from the bank this time.
For the past year, inflation has been between the zero and 2% band - which the bank considers to be acceptable.
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