Euro hits 17-month low against dollar
- Posted on October 5, 2026
- By Financial Times
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The euro has reached its weakest position in 17 months as multiple economic headwinds converge on the eurozone currency. Elevated energy costs combined with mounting concerns regarding France's fiscal sustainability are driving significant downward pressure on the single currency. Market analysts attribute the depreciation to growing investor uncertainty about the economic resilience of European nations and their ability to manage inflationary pressures amid geopolitical tensions.
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