USD/CHF Reversal Faces First Key Test

USD/CHF traded above 0.7800 today, reflecting a stronger U.S. dollar after news that the U.S. Federal Reserve’s leadership transition may lean toward a more disciplined policy path. That dynamic has bolstered broad dollar demand across global markets and supported pairs like USD/CHF even as precious metal sell-offs and safe-haven flows complicate sentiment. On the U.S. side, markets are also parsing domestic data releases that underscore a resilient labor market and price pressures ahead of key releases later this week, feeding into dollar strength.

In Switzerland, the Franc continues to attract interest as a haven and in response to ongoing economic narratives around inflation near the lower bound and the Swiss National Bank’s cautious stance. With limited fresh Swiss domestic data today, USD/CHF is primarily reacting to external drivers, balancing U.S. monetary outlook against persistent franc support.

USD/CHF Daily Price History

In the above chart, USD/CHF rates have quickly reversed from their lowest levels since 2011, but it’s too soon to say that a low is in place. The aggressive downtrend in place from the 2025 high remains, with the series of lower highs and lower lows intact. Traders may initially see a rebound in USD/CHF as a selling opportunity following the bearish breakout in January. Before USD/CHF can even think about breaking the bearish fever, it first must contend with the area around 0.7829/77, the zone with which the pair found support from July 2025 through January 2026. A break above this area would suggest that the bear flag has failed, and a test of the 52-week long downtrend is due. 

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