Market Analysis

The USD/CHF pair is trading positively at around 0.8575 during the early European session on Wednesday. The stronger US Dollar (USD), driven by reduced expectations for aggressive rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed), supports the pair. Traders are particularly focused on the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes later today.

The recent jobs report, which surpassed expectations last Friday, has strengthened the Greenback and led markets to reassess the anticipated extent of future interest rate reductions. Boston Fed President Susan Collins indicated that as inflation trends decline, further interest rate cuts by the Fed are likely. Meanwhile, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic noted that the job market remains robust, emphasizing that while significant progress has been made on inflation, overall price levels have yet to reach the target.

This week, traders will also be looking ahead to the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report set for Thursday, which may provide insights into the Fed's easing cycle. The headline CPI is projected to rise by 2.3% year-over-year in September, while the core CPI is estimated to increase by 3.2% year-over-year during the same period. Any indications of easing inflation could pressure the USD and limit the upside for USD/CHF.

In a separate development, a senior leader from Hezbollah announced on Tuesday that the group supports efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Lebanon, marking a notable shift as it is the first time they have officially endorsed a truce without conditioning it on halting the war in Gaza, according to CNN. This potential ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel may reduce fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. However, ongoing geopolitical risks in the region could drive safe-haven flows toward the Swiss Franc (CHF).

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