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Swiss Franc edges up against US Dollar amid heightened US debt concerns

The Swiss Franc (CHF) resumes its upside journey against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday after a corrective move the previous day. The USD/CHF pair is down 0.17% to near 0.7990 in the Asian trading session.

Swiss Franc edges up against US Dollar amid heightened US debt concerns

The Swiss Franc (CHF) has seen a slight increase against the US Dollar (USD) as concerns surrounding the United States' debt situation linger. The USD/CHF pair has experienced a minor 0.17% decline, reaching approximately 0.7990 in the Asian trading session. Heightened US debt concerns have put downward pressure on the US Dollar.

Earlier this week, the US Treasury Department announced plans to double the rate of its debt repayment to combat rising borrowing costs. This move led to a sharp drop in US Treasury yields and consequently, the US Dollar's value. However, bond yields have largely recovered, prompting strategists to suggest that the Treasury's bond-buying plan is a temporary fix rather than a lasting solution.

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