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The Swiss franc has hit an all-time high against the euro. Even though it trades at an unprecedented CHF0.95 to the euro, the strong franc no longer poses a threat to the Swiss economy.

The Japanese yen is gaining 0.8%, pushing the USD/JPY cross back below the 155 mark, while the Swiss franc is 0.5% stronger with USD/CHF at 0.9018. The U.S. dollar can often be an FX haven too ...

The Swiss are rarely late. But a new series of bank notes has been in the making since 2010. The new Swiss franc notes are finally being released, starting with the 50-franc bill rolled out earlier ...

SNB Chairman: does not like negative rates, but ready to use them SNB Chairman: Swiss franc is a safe haven SNB Chairman sees no need to change model of bank oversight DAVOS, Switzerland ...