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Swiss bank losses point to severe recession

The record loss reported by UBS yesterday provides further support for our long-held view that the Swiss economy will suffer heavily from its reliance on the financial services sector. This suggests that the franc is unlikely to renew its recent appreciation against the euro. 

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