31.   Cost cuts, a weaker Swiss franc and the expansion of business areas with growth and earnings potential are seen helping profit, the company said.

32.   Credit Agricole traders bought dollars for marks, Swiss francs and French francs last week, and are looking to buy more.

33.   Deposit rates for Swiss francs rose or were unchanged.

34.   Currency traders said they were finding shelter in strong currencies like the Swiss franc, German mark and United States dollar.

35.   Delaying monetary union would harm the Swiss franc because it would cause monetary instability across Europe, de Silguy said.

36.   Deposit rates for Swiss francs fell or were unchanged Friday.

37.   Economists said the strong Swiss franc, which makes Swiss exports more expensive, has hurt smaller companies, especially those with high local production costs.

38.   Earnings rose in all divisions through September, UBS said, without giving any Swiss franc figures.

39.   Economists said the strong Swiss franc, which makes Swiss exports more expensive, has hurt smaller companies, especially those facing high local production costs.

40.   European government bonds dropped, too, as investors sought safety in short-term securities denominated in German marks and Swiss francs.