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Surging Franc Spurs Worries About Swiss Economy

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The Swiss Franc was trading at 1.09 francs to the euro as investors looked to the Swiss currency as a safe haven in August 2011. The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates to nearly zero and injected more liquidity to reduce the appreciation of the franc. The appreciation of the franc- which appreciated 20% against the euro and 33% against the U.S. dollar in 2011- is a threat to Swiss exporters.

The Swiss Franc

08/12/2010

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