economy France
Euro falls as French debt concerns weigh on markets
0.8%
The euro fell as much as 0.8% against the dollar in early trading.
The euro fell to a 17-month low against the dollar as investors worried that France’s debt and political pressures could destabilise the eurozone. French shares and bond markets also came under pressure, while Spain’s snap election added to uncertainty.
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- 0.8%
The euro fell as much as 0.8% against the dollar in early trading.
“The single currency fell as much as 0.8% against the dollar in early trading on Monday”
The euro reached its lowest level against the dollar since May 2025.
“its lowest level since May 2025”
- 1.2%
The euro fell by about 1.2% during the month.
“It has slumped by about 1.2% this month”