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Hail to the CHF
Central bank efforts have ‘put a halt’ to country’s financial turmoil, says governor Thomas Jordan
Writedown after takeover by UBS enraged holders of risky bonds
Inquest begins into how a lender regarded as a national institution could fall so fast
Turmoil prompts authorities to launch daily operations to access dollar funding via standing swap lines
Credit Suisse draws SFr50bn of liquidity from SNB
Troubled lender taps emergency funding following sell-off that shook global financial sector
Lender tumbles as much as 30% after top shareholder rules out participating in equity raise
The onus is now on the Swiss central bank to reassure investors
Bank warns of significant ‘macroeconomic uncertainties’ next year
OK this is eye-catching
UK, Switzerland, Norway and South Africa all raise rates in wake of Fed move
Move to 0.5% marks the end of an era of negative interest rates in Europe
There is no hiding from the long-term transition to more challenging financial conditions
Central banks are racing to adapt to a world of high inflation and weak growth
Franc surges on SNB announcement that benchmark rate would rise to minus 0.25%
The Swiss central bank still sits on a fat financial cushion from its equity investments
But we’re not quite sure why.
Equity inflows could reach $230bn in the coming weeks as funds rebalance their portfolios, says JPMorgan
Rules on personal investments vary — some, such as the BoJ, are strict while others grant bankers more freedom
Flood of money unleashed by the Fed has put dollar under pressure against other currencies
Central bank’s balance sheet is now closing in on $1tn in size
Country’s haven currency under intense upward pressure due to Covid-19 crisis
Use of swap lines declines as financial system recovers from coronavirus panic
Analysts fear unintended consequences of central bank’s vast foreign-currency holdings
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