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Swiss franc rises briefly after SNB announcement

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The euro dipped to a session low of 1.2080 Swiss francs before paring losses to trade at 1.2102 francs, little changed from before the decision.

 

Last week the euro hit an eight-month high of 1.2155 francs on speculation the SNB would rise the floor to 1.22 francs to counter deflation and slowing Swiss economic growth.

 

The dollar also dropped to a session low of 0.93549 francs before recovering to trade at 0.93700 francs, barely changed for the day.

 

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