Exchange Rate Movement
The US Dollar/Swiss Franc (USD/CHF) pair has shown a muted rebound during the early European trading session on Friday, 7 November 2025.
- The pair hovered near 0.8075, having moved higher from the 0.8050 level that was established earlier in the day.
- Despite this short‑term gain, the pair could not surpass the 0.8080 support zone that had been observed in the previous session.
- The movement is described as a “stalls at the 0.8080 previous support” by several news outlets.
Influencing Factors
Dollar Strength
- Renewed demand for the US Dollar has provided upward pressure on the pair.
- The U‑Mich Consumer Sentiment survey is scheduled for release later in the day, which may further influence the dollar’s trajectory.
Safe‑Haven Sentiment
- Risk‑off conditions have favored the Swiss Franc.
- US political uncertainty, particularly the threat of a government shutdown, has increased demand for safe‑haven assets, pushing the CHF higher against the USD.
Central Bank Comments
- The Federal Reserve has indicated that a rate cut in December is not guaranteed, supporting the USD.
- Statements from the Swiss National Bank (SNB) reaffirmed confidence in the resilience of inflation, which bolsters the CHF.
Recent Trend
- On 6 November, USD/CHF fell by about 0.35 % to around 0.8070 amid concerns over a potential US shutdown.
- Earlier on 6 November, the pair struggled to extend its rally above 0.8125, the 11‑week high, but remained bullish overall.
- The pair traded near 0.8100 on 5 November, after a brief move to a three‑month high of 0.8124.
Technical Levels
- Support: 0.8080
- Resistance: 0.8125 (11‑week high)
- Current Zone: 0.8050 – 0.8100
The market is awaiting the release of consumer sentiment data and further political developments to determine whether the USD can reclaim the 0.8080 threshold or whether the CHF will continue to benefit from safe‑haven demand.
