Headline: USD/CHF Slips as Tariff Rollback Talk Boosts Swiss Franc; 0.8000 Caps Rebound
Introduction: USD/CHF extended its decline this week as reports of a potential U.S.–Switzerland tariff reduction lifted the Swiss franc and weighed on the dollar. Traders are positioning for easing trade frictions, keeping the pair under key technical resistance.
Following an unexpected tariff hike to 39% in August, reports now suggest Washington and Bern are nearing an agreement to cut duties on Swiss imports to 15%. The shift comes amid heightened scrutiny over presidential authority to raise tariffs on national security grounds, with a Supreme Court decision expected soon. The prospect of a tariff rollback has strengthened the Swiss franc, driving USD/CHF lower across the forex market.
Technically, an early attempt to recover stalled around 0.8010, where the 100-bar moving average on the 4-hour chart aligns with the broken 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of the move from the September low. The failure at that confluence saw the pair slip back below the 200-bar moving average near 0.7995 and under the psychological 0.8000 handle—reinforcing a bearish short-term tone and limiting upside momentum.
As long as USD/CHF holds beneath 0.8000, sellers retain the advantage. The 50% midpoint at 0.7975—also tracking recent swing areas—remains pivotal. A decisive break below 0.7975 would strengthen bearish control and could accelerate downside momentum, while a sustained close back above 0.8000–0.8010 is needed to ease selling pressure and stabilize the near-term outlook.
Key Points: – USD/CHF weakens as prospects for U.S.–Switzerland tariff cuts bolster the Swiss franc – Reports point to a reduction in tariffs from 39% to 15%, easing trade tensions – Rebound failed near 0.8010 at the 4-hour 100-bar MA and the 38.2% retracement – Price fell back below the 200-bar MA at 0.7995 and the 0.8000 psychological level – Remaining under 0.8000 keeps the short-term bias bearish – A break below 0.7975 (50% midpoint) would likely accelerate downside momentum
