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Swiss forex reserves down in September

Published by Uma Rajagopal

Posted on October 7, 2022

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· Last updated: February 3, 2026

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(Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank’s foreign exchange reserves fell in September, data showed on Friday. The SNB held 807.130 billion Swiss francs ($815.04 billion) in foreign currency at the end of September, compared with 859.340 billion francs in August, revised from an originally reported 859.639 billion, preliminary data calculated according to the standards of […]

(Reuters) – The Swiss National Bank’s foreign exchange reserves fell in September, data showed on Friday.

The SNB held 807.130 billion Swiss francs ($815.04 billion) in foreign currency at the end of September, compared with 859.340 billion francs in August, revised from an originally reported 859.639 billion, preliminary data calculated according to the standards of the International Monetary Fund showed.

($1 = 0.9903 Swiss francs)

(Reporting by Tristan Chabba)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are foreign exchange reserves?
Foreign exchange reserves are assets held by a central bank in foreign currencies, used to back liabilities and influence monetary policy.
What is the Swiss National Bank?
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is the central bank of Switzerland, responsible for the country's monetary policy and managing its currency reserves.
What is a central bank?
A central bank is a financial institution that manages a country's currency, money supply, and interest rates, often overseeing the banking system.
What is the significance of currency reserves?
Currency reserves are crucial for maintaining a country's financial stability, enabling it to manage exchange rates and meet international payment obligations.

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