The Swiss National Bank decided to keep its interest rate at 0% last month after it concluded the Swiss economic outlook and future inflation meant there was no need to go into negative territory, according to minutes published on Thursday. ...

Group 1 - The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is expected to maintain the interest rate at 3.6% during the upcoming meeting, following three rate cuts since February this year [1][2] - Inflation has significantly decreased, and the labor market is nearing full employment, although there has been a slight increase in the unemployment rate [1][2] - The RBA has made substantial progress in reducing inflation, but aims to ensure that inflation remains sustainably within the target range [1] Group 2 - The Australian economy has shown signs of expansion, driven by a recovery in private demand, with economic activity growth accelerating [2] - The unemployment rate in Australia remained stable at 4.2% in August, indicating a resilient labor market despite some recent slowdowns in hiring activity [2] - Global uncertainties, including protectionist policies and geopolitical tensions, have not led to the worst-case scenarios anticipated by RBA officials [2]