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To: t4texas who wrote (17860)	8/26/2002 2:37:34 AM
From: nspolar	Respond to of 36161

t4, I read it as well, but as I recall there was more to it than the 'strong currency'. I didn't save it. Seem to recall it had something to do with deflation - I'm not kidding. In my readings from the pundits I've sensed much more concern of recent re the deflation factor. Not sure exactly why. Could it be in part because commercial lending is way down, and not because banks are unwilling to lend? Companies don't seem to have reasons to be asking for money, and this certainly isn't positive. Or are several harping on it because it is the latest fad?

To: t4texas who wrote (17860)	8/26/2002 12:18:59 PM
From: c.hinton	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 36161

The swiss frank is seen as a currency of refuge,it has risen due to that more than economic fundimentals warrent,Also I believe several Insurence Co's are having liquidity worries.Those Co's are often owned by banks. I think you will find that the Swiss produce more than chocolate,cheese and bankers.Do not fall victim to popular prejudices.Cant remember for sure,but i believe Nestle is swiss as is Beyer

To: t4texas who wrote (17860)	8/26/2002 2:41:35 PM
From: terry richardson	Respond to of 36161

t4texas: With respect the Swiss are also strong in Pharmacuticals-Drugs, Engineering, and Insurance as well as food and banking and let's not forget watches (Swatch and Rolex among others) all of which would be affected by too strong a currency. Below are some ADR's for Swiss stocks: ISSUE SYMB INDUSTRY ABB LTD ABB Engineer-Machinery ABB LTD - 144A ABBRP Engineer-Machinery ADECCO SA ADO Multi-Industry CENTERPULSE CEP Engineer-Machinery CIBA SPECIALTY CHEMICALS HOLDING INC. CSB Chemicals COMPAGNIE FIN RICHEMONT UNIT RCHMY Houshld ProdApplian COMPAGNIE FINANCIERE RICHEMONT AG RCHMY Houshld Prod-Applian CONVERIUM HOLDING AG CHR Insurance CREDIT SUISSE GROUP CSR Fin Serv-Investment HOLCIM LTD. HCMLY Constructn&Housebldg INFICON INC. IFCN Tech:Service LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL SA LOGI Tech:Hardware NESTLE S.A. 144A NNNNY Food-Agribus-Tobacco NESTLE S.A. REGISTERED SHARES NSRGY Food-Agribus-Tobacco NOVARTIS AG NVS Pharma-Healthcare ROCHE HOLDING AG RHHBY Pharma-Healthcare ROCHE LYONS RHHDY Pharma-Healthcare SERONO SA SRA Biotechnology SGS SOCIETE GENERALE DE SURVEILLANCE HOLDINGS SA - SGSOY Services(Bus&Public) SWISS REINSURANCE COMPANY SWCEY Insurance SWISSCOM AG SCM TelecomData Ntwking SYNGENTA AG SYT Chemicals TFS BROKERS TFSLY Fin Serv-Investment ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES ZFSVY Fin Serv-Investment A promotion piece here: ronholland.com for the Swiss -v- USA has this to say about the US Today: During the past 60 years, the United States has fallen from the free world’s champion of individual and political freedom to an aging debt ridden bureaucracy that over taxes much of the wealth and income of its citizens. Not far from the mark eh? (g) Regards T.