Market Chatter: SNB Said to Maintain Zero Interest Rate Through 2027-end

10:57 AM EDT, 07/27/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The Swiss National Bank (SNBN.SW) is expected to hold its key interest rate at zero through the end of 2027, assuming there are no major new shocks, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing people familiar with its thinking. Sources told the news outlet that the potential move is mainly based on current inflation forecasts, adding that zero borrowing costs are not expected to cause severe damage to the profits of Swiss banks. The SNB had no comment when reached by MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)