The Swiss franc was flat today as Swiss exports advanced, easing concerns about a new intervention by the Swiss National Bank, but trade balance surplus decreased anyway.
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Detailed information and fundamental factors
Central Bank: Swiss National Bank
Interest Rate: 0.125%
Public Debt to GDP Ratio, 2010: 38.4%
Trade Balance, 2010: $12.3 bln.
Inflation, 2010: 0.7%
Supporting Factors
Anti-inflation hedge reputation
Safe-haven currency
medium
Factors of Weakness
The Swiss National Bank manipulates currency rate
strong
Swiss Franc News Archive
Swiss Franc Mixed Today
Swiss franc is mixed today, higher against the euro, and lower against the US dollar and the Great Britain Pound. Even so, the recent economic forum at Davos has expressed confidence in the Swissie’s cap against the euro, and the ability of the franc to pull back against the 17-nation currency as needed.
Franc Rises, Will SNB Intervention Follow?
January 28th, 2012 at 7:52
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The Swiss franc rose against the US dollar amid speculations that Greece is struggling to persuade creditors into forgiving part of the nation’s debt. The currency was falling against the euro and the yen on prospects for Swiss central bank’s intervention, but closed almost unchanged.
Franc Gains After Hildebrand Resigns
January 09th, 2012 at 23:13
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The Swiss franc climbed today after Philipp Hildebrand, Chairman of the Swiss Nation Bank, resigned from his post after currency trades of his wife compromised his credibility as a central bank’s chief.
Swiss Franc Lower on Expected Job Cuts
December 23rd, 2011 at 16:08
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Swiss franc is lower today in Forex trading, dropping as leaders warn that more job cuts are likely on the way in the country. Swiss companies expect to see weaker sales going forward (an outgrowth of the recently strong franc, which puts Swiss companies at an export disadvantage), and the news means that job cuts are likely on the way. Additionally, Swiss financial leaders reiterated their commitment to a weaker franc.
Swiss Government Considers Further Measures to Weaken Franc
December 22nd, 2011 at 5:34
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The Swiss franc declined after the government signaled that it considers measures to further weaken the currency as its excessive strength continues to hurt the nation’s exporters.
Franc Gains as SNB Maintains Cap
December 15th, 2011 at 10:27
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The Swiss franc climbed today after Philipp Hildebrand, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank, announced that the central bank would keep the ceiling at 1.20 francs per euro and leave the main interest rate unchanged.
Swiss Franc Down on Fears of Another Intervention from SNB
December 08th, 2011 at 12:14
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The Swiss franc dropped today on the speculation that Switzerland’s central bank will make steps to weaken the currency further as soon as the next week. Earlier the franc was rising as the unemployment rate remained low.
Franc Retreats as CPI Declines
December 06th, 2011 at 16:44
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The Swiss franc dropped today after the government report showed that the consumer prices fell last month in Switzerland, leading to the speculation about a possibility of another intervention by the nation’s central bank.
Swiss Franc Drops on Talks About Another Intervention
December 03rd, 2011 at 1:27
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The Swiss franc declined as Switzerland signaled that it may take steps to further weaken then nation’s currency, which is already subdued by its peg to the euro.

