The Swiss franc weakened against the US dollar as renewed expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase lifted the greenback and pushed USD/CHF higher. Strong employment data and persistent inflation have increased the perceived likelihood of another 25-basis-point hike at the upcoming FOMC meeting, according to CME FedWatch data, lifting US Treasury yields and the appeal of dollar-denominated assets. The franc also faced pressure as risk appetite improved, although its safe-haven role, Switzerland’s export exposure and the Swiss National Bank’s possible currency intervention remain important market factors. Earlier records describe separate episodes of franc appreciation, including a move near 0.8090 after stronger-than-expected December payrolls and another rebound linked to Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks and higher odds of a September rate cut. Traders are monitoring US economic data, Federal Reserve communications, SNB policy and intervention signals for further USD/CHF volatility.