The euro falls against the dollar after the European Central Bank raised interest rates by a quarter point as broadly expected, but stopped short of providing clear signals about further rate rises. The ECB raised its baseline inflation projections for 2026 and 2027 owing to higher energy prices but downgraded its growth forecasts for the same period.
An expected rate hike on Thursday may not necessarily mark the end of the story as policymakers balance ongoing geopolitical uncertainties against signs that inflation expectations are drifting higher.
Investing.com -- Unusually low volatility in major currency markets could create an attractive opportunity for investors to hedge U.S. dollar exposure, even as the greenback remains supported by higher interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty, said UBS analysts.
Continuing expectations of a treaty in the Gulf have been somewhat negative for the greenback.
Investing.com -- The euro's share of global markets remained largely unchanged last year at around 20% as the the currency failed to gain ground despite expectations that unpredictable U.S. economic policy might increase its appeal as an alternative to the dollar.
Investing.com -- Gold accounted for 27% of foreign reserves held by central banks worldwide at the end of 2025, according to the European Central Bank. This marks an increase from 20% a year earlier.
The European single currency is booking record-breaking global debt volume as macro chaos drives investors into Frankfurt’s arms.
The European Union's executive commission cut its growth outlook and predicted higher inflation due to sharply higher energy prices from the war in Iran — but said the economy will avoid an outright recession. Oil prices rose sharply after risk of Iranian drone and speedboat attacks closed off most ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the sea passage for about a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas.
September Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.
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Investing.com -- Sterling and the euro surged on Wednesday as the dollar sold off sharply after Iran signalled the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and reports emerged that Washington and Tehran were closing in on a deal to end the Gulf war, triggering a broad risk rally and a steep slide in oil prices.
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Soaring oil prices linked to the Iran war pushed inflation higher in the euro area in April, while growth continued to underperform — a worrying combination for both consumers and policymakers at the European Central Bank.View on euronews
War shock reshapes central-bank calculus: downside for growth, upside for inflation, making precautionary rate increases an option for the coming months. As for today, the ECB and Bank of England are seen keeping rates unchanged. (Published on 30 April 2026)
The Italian state-backed energy major plans to raise its share repurchase program by 90 percent from the initial plan to EUR 2.8 billion on a stronger cash flow projection driven by higher oil prices.
Expectations of a second round of talks between the USA and Iran have reduced demand for the US dollar as a haven.
June Euro currency futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.
Investing.com -- As global energy markets navigate a fresh wave of supply disruptions, the fiscal "safety net" that cushioned consumers during the 2022-23 crisis is notably thinner.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) is sharply lower today by 1.13% at a 4-week low. The dollar is plummeting today after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's surge in equity markets has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition,...