1.   A weaker franc means Swiss exporters get more francs for revenue earned abroad.

2.   A weaker Swiss franc also helped.

3.   A weaker franc is good news for Clariant and other Swiss exporters because the value of its overseas revenue rises.

4.   A weaker franc would help the Swiss economy, which has slumped for the past five years, by making its exports cheaper.

5.   A weaker franc also makes French goods more price competitive abroad.

6.   A weaker franc also makes French stocks cheaper for foreigners.

7.   A weaker franc can benefit Swiss companies because they get more francs in exchange for revenue generated overseas.

8.   A weaker franc contributed to doubts about any cut by the Bank of France, as the deutsche mark gained ground against most other currencies.

9.   A weaker franc is good news for Clariant and other Swy Caexporters because the value of its overseas revenue rises.

10.   A weaker franc is good news for Clariant because the value of its overseas revenue rises.