Friday, May 25, 2007

Swiss Franc Records Weekly Gain as SNB Signals Increase in Interest Rates

(Bloomberg) -- The Swiss franc posted a weekly gain
against the euro and the dollar, snapping a four-week losing run,
as central bank policy makers indicated they may raise interest
rates to curb inflation.

The franc held near a two-week high versus the euro after
Swiss National Bank President Jean-Pierre Roth and policy maker
Thomas Jordan said they're watching the impact of the franc's
weakness on inflation. The currency stayed higher on the week
after a report showed the country's leading economic indicators
rose for a fourth straight month in May.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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