USD/CHF Holds Above 0.8000 as US Dollar Stays Strong Ahead of Key Economic Data

USD/CHF Holds Above 0.8000 as US Dollar Stays Strong Ahead of Key Economic Data

The USD/CHF currency pair continues its winning streak for the third consecutive session, trading around 0.8020 during Wednesday's early Asian hours. Market participants remain cautious ahead of the release of the US Producer Price Index (PPI) and other economic reports later in the day.

US Dollar Remains Buoyant on Hawkish Fed Sentiment

The US Dollar (USD) holds firm as investors digest the latest June inflation data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% YoY, in line with forecasts, while Core CPI printed 2.9%, slightly below expectations but still above the Fed’s 2% inflation target. The report has reinforced the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will maintain higher interest rates for a longer period.

CPI Highlights:

• Headline CPI (YoY): 2.7%
• Core CPI (YoY): 2.9%
• Fed inflation target: 2.0%

The upcoming Fed Beige Book and Industrial Production data will also provide further insight into the central bank’s policy outlook.

Swiss Franc Weakens as SNB Faces Inflation Dilemma

On the Swiss front, inflation pressures may force the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold off on any further monetary policy easing. Switzerland's inflation data for June came in unexpectedly strong, limiting the SNB’s flexibility to support the economy through rate cuts.

Market Eyes US PPI and Trump’s Trade Stance

Wednesday’s focus will be on the release of the US PPI report, which could influence Fed policy expectations. In parallel, global market sentiment saw slight relief after Donald Trump signaled his willingness to engage in trade negotiations with the EU and other major economies, potentially easing trade tensions.

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