USDCHF spiked to 4-month high as SNB rate cut deflates Swiss franc

The USDCHF jumped 1% in early European session on Thursday, following a surprise decision of the Swiss National Bank to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, as markets widely expected the central bank to keep rates unchanged in today’s policy meeting.

Swiss franc was sold across the board in immediate reaction to SNB’s decision, adding to franc’s larger short positions.

USDCHF hit four-month high after release and increased pressure on psychological 0.90 barrier, which guards pivots at 0.9028/52 (Fibo 76.4% of 0.9244/0.8332 / Nov 13 high), as fresh rally broke above the top of four-week consolidation range, close above which to confirm bullish continuation signal and open way of extension of the bull-leg from 0.8332 (Dec 28 low).

Strong positive momentum on daily chart and formation of 10/200DMA golden cross, contribute to bullish near-term outlook.

Broken Fibo 61.8% level (0.8895) reverted to solid support, guarding lower pivot at 0.8820 (200DMA).

Res: 0.8974; 0.9000; 0.9028; 0.9052
Sup: 0.8895; 0.8866; 0.8820; 0.8782