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20 Jun 2013
USD/CHF spikes and retreats after US data
FXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The USD/CHF saw quick spike after the Philly Fed manufacturing index came out stronger than expected, boosting the USD across the board.
USD/CHF spike short-lived
However, USD/CHF is back to pre-data levels as the greenback is having a hard time finding momentum as indicators correct from overbought levels following the sharp USD rally. At time of writing, USD/CHF is trading at the 0.9295/0.9300 area, where it records a 0.2% gain on the day and having hit a 10-day high of 0.9360 during the European trade.
USD/CHF spike short-lived
However, USD/CHF is back to pre-data levels as the greenback is having a hard time finding momentum as indicators correct from overbought levels following the sharp USD rally. At time of writing, USD/CHF is trading at the 0.9295/0.9300 area, where it records a 0.2% gain on the day and having hit a 10-day high of 0.9360 during the European trade.