Swiss National Bank: This scenario for the global economy still carries significant risks. Inflation is likely to persist for an extended period in some countries, which will require tighter monetary policy than expected in the baseline scenario.

Swiss National Bank: The Swiss National Bank will remunerate bank deemed deposits deposited with the Swiss National Bank at the Swiss National Bank policy rate. The remuneration amount is within a certain threshold, and the portion above the threshold will be remunerated at an interest rate of 1.0%.

SNB: In this environment, unemployment is likely to continue to rise gradually and capacity utilization is likely to fall further.

Swiss National Bank: Weak demand from abroad and a real appreciation of the Swiss franc have had a dampening effect on the economy over the past year.

Swiss National Bank: Inflation rate is expected to be 1.1% in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Swiss National Bank: Inflation rate is expected to be 1.1% in 2026.

Swiss National Bank: Inflation is expected to be 1.2% in 2025 (previous forecast was 1.6%).

Swiss National Bank: Inflation is expected to be 1.4% in 2024 (previously 1.9%).

Swiss National Bank: Swiss GDP is expected to be approximately 1.0% in 2024 (previously 0.5% to 1.0%).

The euro fell 15 points against the U.S. dollar in the short term, falling below 1.09 and falling 0.20% on the day.

The trading price of baseload power in Germany fell 20.1% the next day to 65 euros/MWh.

Senior U.S. adviser John Podesta expressed support for France’s opposition to the idea of limiting nuclear energy funding.

Belgian Prime Minister De Croo: We will see on Friday whether EU countries will adopt the EU natural recovery policy.

ASML rose 4.6% in the Dutch market, the largest increase in one month.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken: Met with the Saudi Crown Prince and Foreign Minister to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and work to immediately increase aid to the Palestinians.

Canada provides $2 billion in loans to Ukraine.