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4 May 2026 19:11  |

USD/CHF Stuck by Safe Haven Sentiment

USD/CHF moved cautiously around the 0.78 level on Monday, amidst a tug-of-war between a strengthening US dollar and demand for the Swiss franc as a safe haven. Trading Economics data shows USD/CHF hovering around 0.7841 on May 4, 2026, a slight increase from the previous session.

The US dollar received support from risk-off sentiment after Iranian media reports claimed a US warship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. Although the US denied the claim, the market remained cautious, as tensions in the world's key energy routes could boost oil prices, inflation, and demand for safe haven assets.

However, USD/CHF's strengthening was not entirely unimpeded, as the Swiss franc also sought refuge amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. In risk-off market conditions, the US dollar and Swiss franc are both considered safe havens, so the pair's movements tend to be more limited than other dollar pairs.

From a monetary policy perspective, the direction of USD/CHF remains highly dependent on the dynamics of the Fed. If the market becomes more confident that the Fed will keep interest rates high for longer, the US dollar has the potential to remain strong. However, if geopolitical tensions worsen and investors seek refuge in the Swiss franc, USD/CHF could be under pressure again towards the 0.7800 support area. (CP)

Source: Newsmaker.id

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