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1000 Swiss franc notes. The Swiss central bank highlighted concerns ...
Jun 16th, 2011
(AFP/File) - 1000 Swiss franc notes. The Swiss central bank highlighted concerns over the strengthening Swiss franc, which soared on Thursday to an all-time high against the euro amid the European debt crisis.(AFP/File/Fabrice Coffrini) -
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