Swiss Franc Stabilizes Near EUR/CHF 0.96 as Brent Tops $85 and Employment Falls 0.2%
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Updated · bitcoinworld.co.in · May 28
Swiss Franc Stabilizes Near EUR/CHF 0.96 as Brent Tops $85 and Employment Falls 0.2%
2 articles · Updated · bitcoinworld.co.in · May 28
The Swiss franc trimmed early losses on Tuesday and steadied against major peers, with EUR/CHF hovering near 0.96 in a mixed session.
Brent crude rose above $85 a barrel, a headwind for oil-importing Switzerland, while January employment fell 0.2% month on month, adding to concerns about domestic momentum.
That softer labor data could lessen expectations for near-term Swiss National Bank tightening, with markets leaning toward a rate hold at the next meeting.
Traders are watching EUR/CHF resistance at 0.9650 and support near 0.9550, as the franc's safe-haven demand continues to offset pressure from higher energy costs.
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