*Swiss Economic Growth To Slow Sharply In H2 - SNB

U.s. Gold At Record High Of $1,300/oz

*Greece July Visible Trade Deficit EUR1.51 Bln Vs. EUR2.89 Bln Shortfall Last Year

Euro Up By 0.4 Pct Against Sterling After The German Ifo Index

Wifo- Austrian 2011 Gdp Forecasts Upgraded Outlook To 1.9-2.0 Pct From 1.6-1.9 Pct In July