11.   But abandoning the plan could cause upheaval in currency markets, and the franc has weakened in recent days.

12.   Business analysts, however, think the economy will suffer unless the franc weakens soon.

13.   Following the move, which followed previous declines in money market rates, the Swiss franc weakened against the U.S. dollar and German mark.

14.   Since the summer, the franc has weakened against the dollar and European currencies.

15.   He added that one should expect the franc to weaken for reasons relating to economic conditions in France and to labor protests slated for this week.

16.   The franc weakened a tad on Wednesday.