Can Swiss CPI at two-year high support EUR/CHF?

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Highlights

The euro area's current account surplus with Switzerland fell to €79 billion for the year ending Q2 2026, down from €94 billion.
Growing French sovereign risk and Swiss CPI rising to a two-year high of 1.0% increase demand for the Swiss franc.
EUR/CHF shows persistent short- and medium-term bearish signals, with price expected between Fr.0.9241 to Fr.0.9333 in the next 2 to 3 days.

Euro support erodes as surplus declines and Swiss haven demand rises

The Euro area's bilateral current account surplus with Switzerland narrowed to €79 billion for the four quarters ending in the second quarter of 2026, down from €94 billion a year earlier, according to the ECB. This reduction in surplus points to shifts in cross-border capital balances that can subtly reduce support for the euro versus the Swiss franc. Meanwhile, increased French sovereign risk has prompted greater demand for safe-haven assets, notably benefiting the Swiss franc, and Swiss CPI data showing a two-year high of 1.0% adds to these CHF-supportive dynamics.

Bearish momentum builds as EUR/CHF breaks below key averages

EUR/CHF trades below the SMA-20 at Fr.0.9336 and SMA-50 at Fr.0.9409, while staying above the long-term SMA-200 at Fr.0.9237. The Ichimoku Kijun at Fr.0.9377 sets immediate resistance. Momentum readings remain negative: MACD signals strong selling, ADX verifies the bearish tone, and RSI sits deeply oversold at 24.47; CCI also confirms an oversold condition. Stoch RSI is neutral, Bull/Bear Power marks intraday seller dominance, and the Awesome Oscillator is flat, offering no additional trend confirmation. Most technical indicators align with ongoing downside.

Downside risk prevails as EUR/CHF faces tight volatility range

In the near term, the pair is expected to trade within a volatility band from Fr.0.9241 to Fr.0.9333 over the next two to three sessions. Downside probability is elevated, making gains unlikely in the short run. A bullish reversal would require EUR/CHF to surpass resistance at Fr.0.9377, while a clear bearish breakout emerges if support at Fr.0.9241 fails.

Anton Kharitonov, analyst at Traders Union, sees euro/Swiss franc fundamentals and technicals both weighted against the euro in the short term. The narrowing current account surplus, safe-haven demand for CHF, and stronger Swiss inflation all support sustained CHF strength. Bearish momentum is confirmed by multiple oversold signals and key moving averages still capping EUR/CHF. "The base case remains for more downside while Fr.0.9336–0.9377 holds as resistance and support at Fr.0.9241 stays vulnerable."

Earlier, analysts noted that intensifying selling pressure and mixed technical signals suggested a bearish phase for EUR/CHF. The current analysis reinforces this view, as ongoing downside momentum and shifting macroeconomic drivers highlight support at Fr.0.9241 as a critical level to monitor in the near term.

Source of Data: EUR Price Analysis by TU

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