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Swiss Franc gains as US economic data disappoints and Fed hike bets weaken

The Swiss Franc (CHF) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected US economic data pressures the Greenback, while traders closely follow efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. At the time of writing, USD/CHF trades around 0.8078, down nearly 0.18% on the day.

The Swiss Franc (CHF) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected US economic data pressures the Greenback, while traders closely follow efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. At the time of writing, USD/CHF trades around 0.8078, down nearly 0.18% on the day.

Gold impact rationale

Rising rate-hike or hawkish expectations increase gold's opportunity cost.

  • Source: FXStreet news
  • 2026-08-05
  • rates

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