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SNB unlikely to let franc’s rise be sustained

The franc’s downward trend went into reverse last month and turbulence in global financial markets has since threatened to push it up further. In the event of a sustained rout in equity markets, the safe haven currency would probably appreciate. But as things stand, we expect the weak inflation outlook and dovish comments from the SNB to see it depreciate gradually this year and next.

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