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The Swiss franc is trading at near-historic highs against the euro and dollar, sparking concern in economic circles. This report examines the reasons for the currency's strength and discusses the potential impact on Switzerland's export and tourism industries.
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Design
The Swiss National Bank has announced that Lausanne-based creative studio Emphase has won the competition to design the tenth series of Swiss banknotes. The new designs are based on the concept of "Switzerland and its altitudes."
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Economy
A survey indicates that 54% of the Swiss population would support abolishing the five-centime coin. The sentiment is strongest in Ticino (80%) and French-speaking Switzerland (68%), suggesting a cultural and regional dimension to the debate over the future of Switzerland's smallest currency unit.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Society
A new survey reveals that 54% of the Swiss population would support abolishing the five-centime coin, with strong backing in French-speaking Switzerland and Ticino, highlighting differing regional attitudes towards the nation's smallest currency unit.
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Economy
According to a new UBS foreign exchange survey, Swiss companies are pessimistic about the euro and expect the Swiss franc to remain strong, forecasting an exchange rate of CHF 0.91 to the euro by the end of 2026, even as the bank's own economists hold a different view.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Economy
The Swiss franc has strengthened to its highest level against the US dollar in over a decade, reinforcing its status as a 'reliable' safe-haven currency. This surge presents a significant challenge for the Swiss National Bank and the country's export-oriented economy.
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Finance
As Bulgaria prepares to adopt the euro in 2026, Swiss banks have stopped exchanging the Bulgarian lev. Banks are no longer able to resell the banknotes on the interbank market, making it difficult to exchange the currency in Switzerland.
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