SNB's Jordan may be out for weeks after urgent operation

FILE PHOTO: Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Thomas Jordan addresses a news conference in Bern, Switzerland June 17, 2021. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss National Bank Chairman Thomas Jordan could be out of action for several weeks as he recovers from a heart operation over the weekend, a source told Reuters, a situation which could see him miss the central bank's next interest rate decision.

Jordan had to undergo a urgent medical procedure at the weekend, which proved necessary after a check-up, the SNB said on Monday.