SNB Vice Chairman Fritz Zurbruegg spoke at an economic forum in Landquart, Switzerland, yesterday. He noted that expansive monetary policy is still warranted for the central bank, due to heightened uncertainties, highly valued franc exchange rate, low inflationary pressure and global low interest rates.
In particular, he noted that uncertainties have risen recently, due to protectionism, Brexit, Italy. The Swiss Fran remains highly valued and that remains a risk. But overall, outlook for the Swiss economy remains favorable.
The comments echoed those by Chairman Thomas Jordan, who noted the need to block a surge Franc on safe-haven flow.
