Active of the day. Euro at least 18 months with France under pressure

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Briefings

The euro has depreciated significantly against the dollar since mid-August 2026, driven primarily by high sovereign risk in the Eurozone, particularly France. French bond yields reached record levels, widening the spread to Bunds since 2011. The euro recovered slightly to 1.126 USD on Wednesday but fell to 1.1179 USD on Thursday, marking the lowest level since April 2025. The US Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike is a contributing factor, though French political instability and the upcoming April 18 elections remain key uncertainties.

Key points

The euro has depreciated significantly against the dollar since mid-August 2026, driven primarily by high sovereign risk in the Eurozone, particularly France.

French bond yields reached record levels, widening the spread to Bunds since 2011, while the euro recovered slightly to 1.126 USD on Wednesday before falling to 1.1179 USD on Thursday.

Context

The euro's decline since mid-August 2026 is attributed to increased sovereign risk in the Eurozone, affecting high-interest-rate countries like France. The US Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike is a contributing factor, though French political instability and the upcoming April 18 elections remain key uncertainties.

Limitations

The evidence covers the euro's performance from mid-August 2026 to Thursday, 2026. Data on French bond yields and the euro's lowest level since April 2025 is limited to the provided text. Uncertainty exists regarding the long-term impact of the US Fed's rate hike and the effectiveness of France's proposed budget cuts before the April 18 elections.

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