On balance, we think the SNB will look through the recent low inflation and hike rates by 25bp one last time to 2.00%, given policymakers’ previous hawkish commentary. But with the economy stagnating in Q2 and wage growth suppressed, we would not be surprised if rates were kept unchanged. Either way, we do not expect any further rate hikes from the SNB after the meeting next Thursday.
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