Carry traders pivot to Swiss franc as yen volatility spikes

Carry traders are increasingly turning to the Swiss franc in the near term for their source of funding as the threat of intervention and higher interest rates saps the appeal of borrowing in the yen. Hedge funds boosted their net short position in the franc to near a two-month high in the week through August 11, accord

LONDON, Aug 19 : A weaker Swiss franc could be an unexpected consequence of recent rare U.S.-Japanese intervention to prop up the yen, bringing relief to companies and policymakers in Switzerland who have grappled with the strength of their local currency for years. The franc is still 12 per cent stronger against the e

Investors set sights on Swiss franc for popular carry trades after yen intervention  Reuters