- The Euro sharply fell after the Swiss National Bank abandoned its currency cap and cut interest rates. The New Zealand dollar rose but further gains are limited. The British pound slid lower against the stronger US dollar. - The GBP/USD pair hit a low of 1.5201 during European trading and consolidated at 1.5187, down 0.31% as the dollar regained ground after US retail sales fell more than expected. Separately, UK inflation slowed which adds to expectations that interest rates will remain low. - The EUR/USD dipped to 1.1773, near nine-year lows, as the dollar weakened after weak US retail sales data but the euro remained under pressure following a European