Swiss SNB FAQs

Question 1

Can I compare the SNB's policy rate with other central banks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Swiss SNB allows you to directly compare official policy rates from major central banks, including the Swiss National Bank (SNB), Federal Reserve (Fed), European Central Bank (ECB), Bank of England (BoE), and Bank of Japan (BoJ).

Question 2

Do I need an API key or authentication to use Swiss SNB?

Accepted Answer

No, Swiss SNB accesses publicly available data from the Swiss National Bank's portal (data.snb.ch), so no authentication or API key is required.

Question 3

How does Swiss SNB integrate with AI models and LLMs?

Accepted Answer

It functions as an MCP server, enabling compatible AI models and LLMs (like Claude Desktop) to query, retrieve, and interpret SNB financial and economic data directly, facilitating data-driven conversations and analysis.

Question 4

What kind of historical data is available through Swiss SNB?

Accepted Answer

The tool offers extensive historical data, including monthly CHF exchange rates (from 1980), monthly SNB balance sheet figures, and daily fixings for interest rates and SARON, with historical depth varying by specific dataset.

Question 5

What is Swiss SNB and what data can it access?

Accepted Answer

Swiss SNB is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that connects AI models to the Swiss National Bank's public data portal. It provides access to CHF exchange rates for 27 currencies, the SNB balance sheet, interest rates (Leitzins, SARON), international central bank rates, and monetary aggregates (M1, M2, M3).

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