Swiss Franc Rises, Euro Slips, Traders Brace For Data

The Swiss franc is up, the euro is off, and everyone's bracing for the jobs report - time for your Freaky Friday FX Fix.

The Swiss franc is up sharply as traders test the central bank's determination to stem its rise. [CNBC]

The dollar broke through a key technical level ahead of the jobs report. [dailyfx.com]

The euro is weaker on renewed worries about Greece. [FT]

A Chinese central banker warned that global economic risks are rising. [Reuters]

Economist Nouriel Roubini is even more bearish, saying there is a 60 percent chance of another recession. [CNBC]

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