For Swiss franc, only way to go may be up as central bank steps back
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LONDON/ZURICH (Reuters) - A strong currency that hurts exports and risks deflation, or a weak one that hobbles banks and annoys the U.S. -- that's the choice Switzerland faces. For now, at least, it seems to have picked the former option.The Swiss franc, backed by a huge balance of payments surplus, is the currency traders love to buy in times of trouble. With global trade war raging, the franc has gained 9% versus the euro since last April. It stands less than 1% below September's two-year..