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MEDIUM IMPACT

SZ Libor Rate

Track historical SZ Libor Rate data to understand its impact on currency valuation and trading strategies.

Overview

Short-term interest rates play a crucial role in determining currency value, as traders primarily analyze other indicators to forecast potential changes in these rates. The Swiss National Bank's key operating target was this rate until it was phased out in June 2019.

Key Information

What it Measures

Interest rate for 3-month deposits in Swiss francs in London.

Usual Effect

When the 'actual' figure exceeds the 'forecast,' it typically benefits the currency.

Source & Frequency

Swiss National Bank (latest release) - https://www.snb.ch/en/ • This is scheduled on a quarterly basis.

How Data is Derived

SNB Governing Board members come to a consensus on where to set the target range for the rate

Also Known As

Interest Rates, Libor, 3-month Rate

Acronym

London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor), Swiss National Bank (SNB)

Historic Data