The Swiss currency reached an all time high against the U.S. dollar today and also against the other major currency pairs, as market participants continue their positions on the positive outlook monthly report released earlier by the Central Bank of Switzerland basis.
The franc rose against the U.S. dollar, a record high level on 21 April set - the USD / CHF pair is in a constant wave of bearish since June 2010. The Swiss franc also gained against the euro after 3 days rather directionless trade, and better than the Japanese yen today. Dealers are responding to speculation that the country's monetary policy may soon be tightened. 
Swiss National Bank has released its April 2011 Monthly Statistical Bulletin 4 days, showing optimism in the economic development of the country. At the same time, the country's biggest danger is still present through the appreciation of the currency is allowed to keep the bankers from raising interest rates soon. Nevertheless, the currency traders with the current mood is the reason for the continued purchase Swiss francs.
USD / CHF was 0.8852 to 0.8805 at 16:08 GMT today, the lowest point reached earlier at 0.8772 - a new record low for the pair. EUR / CHF fell from 1.2888 to 1.2836, while CHF / JPY rose from 92.38 to 93.00 today.
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