The ‘strongest currency on earth’ just hit an 11-year high — and it’s stirring up trouble in Switzerland

The Swiss franc is widely viewed as a safe haven asset, rising in value in times of geopolitical or macroeconomic uncertainty.

USD/CHF forecast: Here’s why the Swiss franc is soaring

The Swiss franc continued its strong rally this week and is now trading at its highest level since August 2011. The USD/CHF ...

Swiss deny currency manipulation after US bolsters monitoring

By John Revill ZURICH, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank on Friday denied manipulating the Swiss franc after the U.S ...
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Swiss Franc ETF Loses Safety Status, Currency Hits Parity with USD

The Swiss franc-related exchange traded fund has plunged this year, with the currency trading at parity with the U.S. dollar for the first time since late 2019, as Switzerland's safe-haven status ...

Why gold and the Swiss franc suddenly look more attractive than the dollar

Some investors now warn the greenback could fall another 20% from here. It’s been a dramatic week in foreign exchange markets ...
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Swiss central bank cuts interest rates to zero percent

The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates to zero percent on Thursday as inflation cools and the franc strengthens, while the economic outlook has deteriorated. The SNB, however, held off a decision ...

Swiss National Bank Chairman says current situation not easy for policy

By John Revill ZURICH, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A combination of low inflation in Switzerland and interest rates at 0% were uncomfortable for monetary policy, Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel ...