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The USD/CHF pair sees gains for the fifth consecutive day, hitting its highest since late August, driven by the robust US Dollar. The US Dollar’s strength is attributed to the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance, despite varying views among officials regarding future rate changes.
The Greenback’s rise is further supported by declining global risk sentiment, affecting equity markets. The US Dollar Index reaches its peak since early August, increasing by nearly 0.20%.
Pressure on the Swiss Franc
The Swiss Franc faces pressure as weaker inflation data sparks speculation on potential SNB policy changes. SNB officials indicate steady interest rates but acknowledge the possibility of future interventions.
Switzerland ranks among the top economies by GDP per capita, with strengths in services and exports. Its economy’s stability and tax benefits attract foreign investment, supporting the Swiss Franc’s historical strength.
Swiss economic performance typically bolsters the Franc, while weak data leads to depreciation. Commodity prices have minimal impact on the Franc, but ties to Gold and Oil remain. Switzerland’s high-income status and political stability continue to underpin its currency in global markets.
Diverging Central Bank Policies
We see a clear divergence between a cautious Federal Reserve and a more dovish Swiss National Bank. The USD/CHF pair is already at its highest level since late August 2025, and this trend appears set to continue. This environment suggests positioning for further upside by considering the purchase of USD/CHF call options.
Supporting this view, recent US inflation data for October 2025 registered 3.4%, while last month’s jobs report showed resilient hiring that kept unemployment below 4%. These figures make another Fed interest rate cut in December less likely, which should continue to strengthen the US Dollar. Traders could look at call options with strike prices around 0.8150 or 0.8200 expiring in December 2025 or January 2026.
On the other side, the Swiss Franc is under pressure, with inflation data from yesterday, November 3rd, 2025, showing a low 1.1% year-over-year rate. We remember the SNB’s sudden policy shift in 2015 to unpeg the franc, which serves as a reminder that the central bank can act decisively when faced with low inflation. This history adds weight to the possibility of further easing from the SNB.
The conflicting comments from various Fed officials are creating uncertainty, which is likely to keep volatility elevated in the coming weeks. This makes options a particularly useful tool, allowing traders to capitalize on a potential move higher while defining their maximum risk. Those with existing short positions on the pair could also use call options to hedge against further unexpected upside.
