https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/euro-at-17-month-low-dollar-near-pre-liberation-day-highsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/euro-at-17-month-low-dollar-near-pre-liberation-day-highshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/euro-at-17-month-low-dollar-near-pre-liberation-day-highs#u115790Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:16:10 +0000The euro dropped to a 17-month low against the dollar on Monday due to mounting worries over France's ability to control its budget deficit. A sharp bond market sell-off triggered fears of a potential sovereign debt crisis returning to the eurozone. Meanwhile, the US dollar traded near pre-Liberation Day highs as recent US economic data highlighted inflation pressures. European bond markets subsequently stabilized, allowing the single currency to steady slightly above its lowest point.Why it mattersMarket stress intensified as investors demanded a higher risk premium to hold French debt o