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• Central Bankers Blow Bubbles in Global Markets

  Seeking Alpha - 2009-11-22

  Gary Dorsch Global Money Trends submits: The Swiss franc is counted among the top-5 reserve currencies in the world, alongside the US-dollar, the Euro, the British pound, and the Japanese yen. The Swiss franc holds this top distinction, even though the Swiss economy does not find its place among the...

  Tags: US Market, Gary Dorsch, CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust

• Peso-Swiss Franc Trade Flashing a Warning Signal

  Seeking Alpha - 2009-08-30

  As this liquidity driven rally has continued to push higher with a dash of hope and a heap of 'financial engineering', I am continually looking for signs to the contrary to prepare for reality instead of the fantasy that is continuously served up by our government and the financial press....

  Tags: Seeking Alpha, Wayne A. Corbitt, CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust, CurrencyShares Mexican Peso Trust

• Switzerland Threatens to Start a Currency War

  Seeking Alpha - 2009-03-17

  Let the currency wars begin.– Chris Turner, head of FX strategy, ING Financial Markets by Justice Litle

  Tags: US Market, Justice Litle, CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust

• Currency Wars: Swiss Franc Edition

  Seeking Alpha - 2009-03-16

  Avery Goodman submits: On March 12th, 2009, there was panic in the currency streets. Safe haven investors and speculators alike were hiding from canon fire being launched out of the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Meanwhile, they were selling every Swiss franc in sight....

  Tags: Seeking Alpha, Avery Goodman, CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust

• The Swiss Dirty Float: Enlightened Self-Interest or Self-Destruction?

  Seeking Alpha - 2009-03-16

  G-7 currency intervention has not been implemented on a coordinated basis at any time over the past eighteen months. The carnage in the capital markets during this tumultuous period may have been averted or slowed if currency intervention had taken place. In an abundance of caution the G-7 Central Bankers...

  Tags: Seeking Alpha, Bruce Krasting, CurrencyShares Euro Trust, CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust

• Swiss Trying to Shed Franc's Safety Status

  Seeking Alpha - 2009-03-13

  Dr. Duru submits: The Swiss Franc has served as a safety currency off and on over the past two years as the global financial crisis has unfolded. The Franc surged against the dollar starting in 2007, peaking as Bear Stearns collapsed in March, 2008. After declining through November, the...

  Tags: US Market, Gold & Precious Metals, ETF, Dr. Duru, CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust, Streettracks Gold Trust

• Options Trader: Wednesday Outlook

  Seeking Alpha - 2009-03-04

  Phil Davis submits: China is leading the markets this morning. Word is that Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao may announce new stimulus measures tomorrow, adding to a 4 Trillion yuan ($585 billion) spending plan as the government tries to revive growth in the world’s third-biggest economy. Wen will...

  Tags: US Market, Philip Davis, CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust

• With EUR / CHF on a Tear, the Swiss Are Getting Wound Up

  Seeking Alpha - 2009-01-30

  Kathy Lien submits: The Swiss are going crazy because they can’t figure out what to do with their currency. Yesterday, EUR/CHF collapsed after SNB President Roth ruled out intervention. This morning, the currency pair has completely reversed its earlier losses because the Finance Minister said that the government...

  Tags: US Market, Kathy Lien, CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust

• Swiss National Bank Prefers Verbal Intervention

  Seeking Alpha - 2009-01-29

  Kathy Lien submits: Like Florida weather, the Swiss National Bank can’t make up their mind about whether they want to intervene in the currency market or not. Last week, the Swiss franc collapsed after SNB Vice President Hildebrand said point blank that “they could also intervene in the...

  Tags: Seeking Alpha, Kathy Lien, CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust

• The Hidden Credit Risk in Currency Funds

  Seeking Alpha - 2009-01-22

  David Merkel submits: With more than a hat tip, but a full bow to my reader Eric, I present a recent comment of his: Eric says: Regarding your existing portfolio, you’ve sometimes held [[FXF]] and other Proshares Currency funds. Based on the following excerpt, does it seem to...

  Tags: ETF, David Merkel, CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.