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SNB holds policy rate at 0% as inflation eases and GDP growth stays strong
The Swiss National Bank left its key rate unchanged, citing modest inflation pressure and robust Q2 GDP, while signalling readiness to intervene in foreign‑exchange markets.
OECD Raises Switzerland Growth Forecast Sharply for 2026
The OECD now expects Swiss GDP to expand 2.0% in 2026, up from a 1.1% June projection, citing strong domestic demand and a resilient chemical and pharma sector.
German economy seen on cusp of growth rebound through 2028
DIW and Bundesbank raise 2026 GDP forecasts to 1.2% and 1.0% respectively, citing stronger exports and reduced energy shock impact. Fragile recovery hinges on public spending as private investment lags.
Bundesbank chief flags possible ECB rate hike, warns on Germany’s AAA rating
Joachim Nagel signals markets may be right on an ECB rate increase next week, citing persistent inflation, while urging Berlin to preserve Germany’s top credit rating amid a widening fiscal deficit.
Germany's Q2 GDP grows 0.3% as exports drive rebound
Germany's economy expanded 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in Q2, beating expectations, while exports surged 2.6% and manufacturing added 0.9% to growth. Annual revision adds 0.8 percentage point to 2011-2021 GDP data.
Swiss economic calendar: Q2 earnings, macro data due Aug 21-28
Investors face a packed week of Swiss half-year results, Q2 earnings and key macro indicators including GDP, tourism and labor data.
UK to auction £4bn of 2033 gilts in August 2026
The UK Debt Management Office plans to sell £4 billion of 4.125% Treasury gilts maturing in March 2033, with bidding open via the Bloomberg system next month.
Chile’s GDP flat in Q2, copper drags as mining sector weighs
Chile’s economy stagnated in the second quarter, missing forecasts for a 0.3% rebound as copper output fell. Annual GDP contracted 0.2%, reversing expectations for modest growth.
Swiss GDP grows 1.5% in Q2 2026, data shows
Switzerland's economy expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in the second quarter, driven by domestic demand and services sector growth.