Euro slides to 17-month low, boosting dollar’s standing

The Hill - Oct 5, 2026

The value of the euro slid on Monday to a 17-month low amid mounting government debt across Europe. As of mid-afternoon on the East Coast, one euro is worth roughly $1.12, after sinking below that threshold earlier in the day. The European currency hit its lowest point since May 2025, when it was roughly equivalent...

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