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SwitzerlandSwitzerland Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 758.79B in June 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased July 2026
Switzerland Foreign Exchange Reserves climbed to 758.79B in June 2026, released July 2026, up 47.89B from May's 710.9B reading. The print exceeded the 710.5B consensus by 48.29B. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 716.45B. Over the past 3 months, Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 713.26B, vs 717.15B in the prior 3-month window. Foreign Exchange Reserves is now the highest in 18 months.
Latest Release
758.794
Actual
710.5
Consensus
710.9
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±64.51 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jul 2026
Predicted: 710.91
Actual: 758.79
Error: -47.88
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAX | ▼ Inverse | −0.48 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▼ Inverse | −0.37 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.31 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Foreign Exchange Reserves (Switzerland) was reported at 758.79 billion in July 2026. This beat the market consensus of 710.50 billion by 48.29 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 710.90 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through July 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 722.52 billion, ranging from 710.03 billion to 758.79 billion across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 726.55 billion, up from the prior three at 721.58 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 14.38 billion) is lower than the prior year (σ 265,871.47 billion). In July readings over the past 3 years, Foreign Exchange Reserves has averaged 237,642.60 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with DAX (Bearish DAX). A secondary relationship exists with Euro STOXX 50, negatively correlated (Bearish Euro STOXX 50). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 64.51 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for August 7, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include CPI MoM (Aug 3) and Inflation Rate YoY (Aug 3).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 2026.
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Foreign Exchange Reserves - CH
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About Foreign Exchange Reserves — Switzerland
DEFINITION
Foreign Exchange Reserves refer to the amount of foreign currency held by a country's central bank. These reserves are used to maintain stability in the country's currency and to fulfill international payment obligations. They serve as a measure of a country's economic strength and ability to withstand external shocks. Foreign Exchange Reserves are an important financial indicator for investors and policymakers, providing insight into a country's monetary policy and its ability to manage its currency.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jun 2026): actual 758.8 B, consensus 710.5 B. Prior reading (May 2026): 710,818 B. Before that (Apr 2026): 715.7 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with DAX (Bearish DAX, r=-0.48) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - CH Events
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | CH | KOF Leading Indicators | 103.5 | 102.1 | 101 | 102.25 | Medium |
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:30 | CH | Retail Sales MoM | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1 | 0.75 | Low |
| 06:30 | CH | Retail Sales YoY | 1.5 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 2.65 | Medium |