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Stacks of Swiss franc, Euro and U.S. dollar banknotes are displayed ...
Aug 15th, 2011
(Reuters) - Stacks of Swiss franc, Euro and U.S. dollar banknotes are displayed in a bank in Bern August 15, 2011. The Swiss franc dropped to two-week lows against the euro and dollar on Monday on speculation the Swiss National Bank could further act to curb strength in the currency by setting an exchange rate target as early as this week. REUTERS/Pascal Lauener (SWITZERLAND - Tags: BUSINESS) -
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