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Monetary Policy Outlook March 2025

The SNB has lowered the key interest rate for the fifth time in a row – from 0.50% to 0.25%. It attributes the decision to the continuing decline in inflationary pressure and the current predominant economic downside risks. The interest rate move is therefore preventative in nature.

Monetary Policy Outlook February 2025

The SNB’s first monetary policy assessment of the year is approaching and another surprise decision cannot be ruled out. Since the December meeting, expectations on the interest rate market for further interest rate cuts have eased somewhat, while negative interest rates are no longer an issue for the time being. A further interest rate cut is obvious, but the SNB could still act cautiously and pause.

Patrick Zurfluh appointed as new CEO of Avobis Advisory AG

Patrick Zurfluh will assume the role of CEO at Avobis Advisory AG on May 1, 2025. With his extensive experience in the real estate and finance industry, as well as his strategic vision, he will continue to drive the company’s growth.

Monetary Policy Outlook 2025

2024 was the year of global interest rate cuts – but 2025 will be no longer in lockstep. While the SNB is struggling with excessively low inflation, the ECB is grappling with economic and structural problems, and the Fed sees no reason to rush into interest rate cuts in view of the robust economy and stubbornly high inflation. Monetary policy paths are therefore likely to continue to diverge. Read on to find out which monetary policy developments and risks will determine the year.