Swiss franc’s appreciation supports case for hefty rate cuts

The franc’s latest appreciation to a record high against the euro appears to reflect the weakness of the euro-zone economy more than Swiss domestic factors. But the franc’s strength is yet another reason to expect the Swiss economy to weaken significantly and we see the SNB cutting interest rates far more aggressively than markets currently anticipate.

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