USD/CHF Jumps as SNB Cuts to 0%, Sparking Deflation Fears

USD/CHF has surged 0.8% to 0.8950 after the Swiss National Bank unexpectedly cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 0%, raising concerns about potential negative rates. The move reflects the SNB's growing anxiety over deflationary pressures in the Swiss economy, with CPI running well below the 2% target. Market participants are now pricing in the possibility of negative rates returning to Switzerland, which historically weakened the franc significantly. The pair has broken above the key 0.8900 resistance level, with momentum indicators suggesting further upside potential toward 0.9000-0.9050. EUR/CHF and GBP/CHF have also gained sharply, rising 0.6% and 0.7% respectively. Traders should monitor Swiss inflation data closely, as any further deterioration could prompt additional SNB action, potentially pushing the franc lower across all major pairs.