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In every possible way, 2020 is an exceptional year – and this should also apply to the debt brake. This is because the fiscal measures for fighting the coronavirus pandemic increase the national debt of Switzerland. However, this should be economically manageable in order to avoid a reduction that is too rapid.

The majority of Swiss companies are active in foreign trade. Currency risks are part of their day-to-day business. A Credit Suisse study on foreign exchange rate development shows what foreign exchange rates corporate clients expect in 2020 and the extent to which they make use of currency hedging.