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Swiss Franc Soars Amid Dollar Pressure and Fed Speculation

1/28/2026

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The Swiss franc rose to CHF0.7701 per U.S. dollar, its lowest since January 2015.
The Swiss National Bank is unlikely to intervene and will focus on exchange-rate volatility.
The U.S. dollar is under pressure amid rumors of intervention and concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence.
Goldman Sachs notes the Swiss franc's resilience amid global inflation, boosting its safe-haven appeal.
Market attention is on the Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy decision.

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Story summary

The Swiss franc rose to CHF0.7701 per U.S. dollar, its lowest since January 2015.
The Swiss National Bank is unlikely to intervene and will focus on exchange-rate volatility.
The U.S. dollar is under pressure amid rumors of intervention and concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence.
Goldman Sachs notes the Swiss franc's resilience amid global inflation, boosting its safe-haven appeal.
Market attention is on the Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy decision.