Friday, May 25, 2007

Swiss Franc Set for Weekly Gain as SNB Signals Increase in Interest Rates

(Bloomberg) -- The Swiss franc headed for a weekly
gain against the euro, 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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