Why is the euro approaching parity with the US dollar again?
Historically, the situation of the euro being equal to the dollar is extremely rare. Due to factors such as Trump's tariffs, the economic downturn in the eurozone, and the strengthening of the dollar, there is a possibility of the euro once again being at par with the dollar in the near future.
Heightened Political Uncertainty in France Weighs on Euro, Says Mitsubishi UFG
The political risk premium in France, combined with the uncertainty of the European Central Bank's interest rate cuts, has led to the cost of hedging against significant fluctuations in the euro reaching a new high since March 2023.
The three-month euro implied options volatility, which measures traders' hedging demand, rose to a high of 8.172%, reaching the highest level since the Swiss franc encountered the banking industry crisis nearly two years ago.
Tariffs Would Batter a Fragile Euro Zone -- Barrons.com
French FinMin Armand: Country Is at a Turning Point
Is the digital euro about to be launched? The European Central Bank announced a prototype test in 2025.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has released the second progress report on the development of the digital euro central bank digital currency (CBDC), outlining the progress made in the preparation phase and mentioning a prototype for 2025.