SNB swings to CHF 25.2 billion H1 profit

• SNB posted a profit of CHF 25.2 billion in H1 2026, swinging from a loss of CHF 15.3 billion a year earlier.
• Foreign currency positions returned to profit at CHF 31.66 billion, versus a loss of CHF 22.67 billion in H1 2025.
• Gold result turned to a loss of CHF 6.35 billion from a profit of CHF 8.57 billion; gold price fell to CHF 104,812 per kg.
• Swiss-franc positions swung to a CHF 81.8 million profit from a CHF 950.1 million loss; Q2 interim result rose to CHF 25.67 billion.
• SNB said results mainly depend on moves in gold, FX and capital markets, warning large swings are typical and full-year conclusions are difficult.

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