SNB action would speak louder than words for Swiss franc
Sept 6 (Reuters) -The Swiss National Bank might have to deliver an aggressive interest rate cut this month if it wants to lessen the risk of the safe-haven franc rising to new multi-year highs versus the euro and the dollar.
The franc rose to a one-month high against the euro on Friday, and climbed to threaten last week's 2024 peak against the dollar - a week after outgoing SNB Chairman Thomas Jordan said CHF strength was making life tougher for Swiss industry.
A third consecutive 25 basis point SNB rate cut is fully priced in for Sept. 26. Markets currently see a one-in-three chance of a 50 bps cut. 0#SNBWATCH
Data published on Friday showed the franc value of the SNB's forex reserves fell for a fourth consecutive month in August - a month in which the CHF rose to its highest level against the euro since January 2015.
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(Robert Howard is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own)
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