Swiss trade balance increased less than expected

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The Federal Statistical Office reported on Thursday that trade balance of Switzerland added less than expected in September. The net trade was equal to CHF2.02 billion, while the economists' forecast was that it would be equal to CHF2.42 billion. However, it was still a growth, compared to a reading of 1.61 billion in the preceding month.

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