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A round up of the latest Swiss Franc forecast news items from the Currency News desk.

Euro-Swiss Franc Exchange Rate Steadies with European Central Bank (ECB) Policy Decision Imminent

7 Mar 2019 at 12 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

As Eurozone data comes in slightly better than forecast this week, higher demand for safe haven currencies like the Swiss Franc has done little to push the Euro to Swiss Franc (EUR/CHF) exchange rate lower. Investors have been too hesitant to make major moves on the pairing ahead of today’s anticipated European Central Bank (ECB) policy...

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Pound to Swiss Franc Exchange Rate Rangebound despite Threats of UK?s ?Constitutional Crisis?

3 Dec 2018 at 2 PM - Written by John Cameron

GBP/CHF Exchange Rate Treads Water amid Concerns over Downing Street’s Brexit Legal Advice Release The Pound Swiss franc (GBP/CHF) exchange rate is treading water today, and is currently trading at CHf1.2730, as Prime Minister Theresa May came under pressure over the release of the legal advice received during the drafting of her Brexit...

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GBP to CHF Exchange Rate Slumps to Lowest in Almost a Year as Markets Seek Out ?Safe Havens?

3 Sep 2018 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies

As Brexit jitters worsened again on Monday, the British Pound to Swiss Franc (GBP/CHF) exchange rate slumped. The Pound was unable to climb versus the sturdy Franc last week even despite the brief jump in Brexit optimism, as consistent demand for ‘safe haven’ currencies has kept the Swiss Franc bullish. The Pound was unable to sustain...

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Pound Sterling to Swiss Franc (GBP/CHF) Exchange Rate Dips on Brexit Concerns

23 Jul 2018 at 4 PM - Written by James Fuller

Last week saw the Pound to Swiss Franc exchange rate open in the region of 1.3256 on Monday and close down lower at 1.3030 on Friday. This progressive deterioration in the value of the Pound was caused by a series of poor UK data releases, starting off with Tuesday’s jobs market data. Jobless claims rose in June and the pace of wage...

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Pound Sterling to Swiss Franc News: GBP/CHF Exchange Rate Drops -0.3% on Poor UK Sales Stats

19 Jul 2018 at 4 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

Wednesday’s trading session saw the Pound to Swiss Franc exchange rate open around 1.3090 and closed down lower at 1.3063. While a relatively minor shift, this GBP/CHF exchange rate drop was indicative of a week of poor pairing movement. Following on from Tuesday’s slowing UK wage growth figures, Wednesday saw the release of...

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GBP to CHF Exchange Rate Fluctuates as Investors Digest Resignation of UK Brexit Secretary

9 Jul 2018 at 1 PM - Written by Frank Davies

The Swiss Franc’s recent resilience could be back in play this week, as weakness in rivals and global trade jitters leave the safe currency relatively appealing. The British Pound to Swiss Franc (GBP/CHF) exchange rate saw mixed movement on Monday due to UK political developments, as investors waited for uncertainty to settle. Last week,...

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GBP to CHF Exchange Rate Continues to Tumble as Swiss Government Hints at Further Franc Strength

19 Jun 2018 at 2 PM - Written by James Fuller

Demand for safe haven currencies like the Swiss Franc has surged this week, due to market jitters surrounding the possibility of a US-sparked global trade war. This has been the primary cause of British Pound to Swiss Franc (GBP/CHF) exchange rate losses this week, but domestic factors have only exacerbated GBP/CHF losses. Concerns about...

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GBP to CHF Exchange Rate Dips as Brexit Jitters Push Investors Towards Safe Havens

7 Jun 2018 at 5 PM - Written by Tim Boyer

The Swiss Franc’s appeal as a ‘safe haven’ currency has come back into fashion over the last month, as the currency has benefitted against other European rivals thanks to political jitters. The British Pound to Swiss Franc exchange rate has been unable to hold its gains this week as Brexit uncertainties hit headlines again. After...

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GBP to CHF Exchange Rate Edges Higher Following Friday Plunge

30 Apr 2018 at 5 PM - Written by Frank Davies

Last week’s underwhelming UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projections led to a broad Pound selloff, so the British Pound to Swiss Franc (GBP/CHF) exchange rate shed all of last week’s gains on Friday. While the pair rebounded slightly on Monday, Sterling lacked the drive to make a stronger recovery. As the Swiss Franc continues to see...

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Pound Swiss Franc (GBP/CHF) Exchange Rate Climbs as Brussels and Downing Street Agree on Brexit Transition Proposal

20 Mar 2018 at 1 PM - Written by Toni Johnson

Brexit Transition Fundamentals Agreed – Sterling (GBP) Exchange Rates Climb The Pound to Swiss Franc (GBP/CHF) exchange rate extended its climb on Tuesday, supported by Monday’s news that Downing Street and Brussels have agreed on the fundamental elements of a 2-year Brexit transition period for the UK. Following a series of...

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