The Swiss franc

The collapse in volatility of the euro/Swiss franc exchange rate prompted many market participants to consider the Swiss franc as a mere shadow of the euro. The fact that it is undervalued, that early EU-membership for Switzerland is unlikely, and that the Swiss National Bank has a strong incentive...

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Published in:Euromoney 2000-03, p.6
Main Author: Hechler-Fayd'herbe, Nannette
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
American dollar
Economic growth
Foreign exchange rates
Foreign investment
Francs
Interest rates
Investors
Monetary policy
Purchasing power parity
Statistical data
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Summary:The collapse in volatility of the euro/Swiss franc exchange rate prompted many market participants to consider the Swiss franc as a mere shadow of the euro. The fact that it is undervalued, that early EU-membership for Switzerland is unlikely, and that the Swiss National Bank has a strong incentive to let expectations of Swiss franc appreciation form suggests that the Swiss franc has some appreciation potential.
ISSN:0014-2433