Dollar Slides to Decade-Low vs Swiss Franc as US Assets Hit by Loss of Confidence

FOREX - TOKYO. The dollar slumped on Friday as waning confidence in the U.S. economy prompted investors to ditch U.S. assets to the benefit of safe havens such as the Swiss franc, yen and euro, as well as gold.

The yellow metal recorded a new all-time peak, and the franc notched a fresh decade high.