Swiss economy continues robust growth

Article reports that the Swiss economy continued to grow robustly in the second quarter of 2011, but GDP data issued on 1 September 2011 suggested the strength of the Swiss franc would put a brake on expansion later in the year and into 2012.

ESO: Background information: Strong franc squeezes Swiss business http://www.europeansources.info/record/strong-franc-squeezes-swiss-business/

Swissinfo.ch, 31.8.11: Government waters down export aid plan http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/specials/swiss_franc/Government_waters_down_export_aid_plan.html?cid=31027576

Swissinfo.ch: Strong Franc - Cause and effects http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/specials/swiss_franc/index.html?cid=28856262

Swissinfo.ch, 1.9.11: Media criticise lack of courage over aid plan http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/specials/swiss_franc/Media_criticise_lack_of_courage_over_aid_plan.html?cid=31033340

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