US dollar to Swiss franc rate faces lower demand after Fed rate hold: Can USD/CHF regain momentum?

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US Dollar vs Swiss Franc down 0.52%

Highlights

The US Dollar declined due to reduced safe-haven demand and policy uncertainty after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at 3.75% to 4%.
The Swiss Franc attracted safe-haven capital flows amid continued market volatility, strengthening its position against the US Dollar.
USD/CHF exhibits short- and mid-term bearish signals, with the pair expected to trade in a Fr.0.8179 to Fr.0.8261 range and a higher probability of a downside move.

Swiss franc gains as shifting risk appetite counters Fed uncertainty

The US Dollar has been under downward pressure as reduced safe-haven demand follows increased optimism around US-led diplomatic efforts, which has shifted global risk appetite. At the same time, the Swiss Franc has benefited from safe-haven capital flows amid ongoing market volatility, adding further weight to the currency pair's direction. Additionally, policy uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75%–4.00% has limited US Dollar momentum, according to TradingKey.

Bearish signals dominate as resistance holds above mixed intraday bias

On the hourly chart, USD/CHF trades below both the MA-20 at Fr.0.8244 and MA-50 at Fr.0.8272, while remaining above the MA-200 at Fr.0.8042. The Ichimoku Kijun at Fr.0.8245 is acting as immediate resistance. Momentum indicators confirm bearish conditions: MACD shows a strong sell signal, ADX also signals sell, RSI stands at 37.94 and Stoch RSI at strong sell, both nearing oversold territory. Meanwhile, CCI is neutral, Bull/Bear Power shows buyer dominance intraday, and the Awesome Oscillator remains neutral, highlighting mixed intraday signals despite the prevailing weak bias.

Limited upside potential as rangebound trade constrains volatility

In the short term, USD/CHF is expected to remain confined to a range between Fr.0.8179 and Fr.0.8261, as typical for its current volatility band. With an upward breakout unlikely under current conditions, a move above the Fr.0.8245 Kijun resistance could trigger a minor rebound toward the upper band. Conversely, a break below Fr.0.8179 support would expose the pair to further downside risk.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, analyst at Traders Union, sees USD/CHF as reflecting a tug-of-war between shifting risk sentiment and persistent policy uncertainty. He believes the US Dollar’s weakness is driven more by reduced safe-haven demand than by intrinsic macro flaws. The analyst notes that while downside pressure is likely to persist, a rebound cannot be ruled out if risk appetite reverses. "Current conditions favor CHF strength, but I would monitor global sentiment closely for any rapid shift that could trigger a USD rebound."

Earlier, analysts noted that downside risks prevailed for USD/CHF amid persistent selling pressure and a lack of clear reversal signals. The latest analysis adds to this caution by highlighting continued bearish momentum and reinforces Fr.0.8179 as a critical support level to monitor for potential further downside.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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