https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/euro-falls-to-17-month-low-on-region-s-fiscal-political-risksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/euro-falls-to-17-month-low-on-region-s-fiscal-political-riskshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/euro-falls-to-17-month-low-on-region-s-fiscal-political-risks#u115580Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:05:39 +0000The euro dropped to its weakest level since May 2025, hitting a 17-month low against the US dollar and sliding to a 16-month low against the British pound. The single currency declined as mounting investor worries over France's ability to tame its budget deficit combined with fresh political uncertainty in Spain. French borrowing costs widened over Germany following a sharp bond selloff, while reports indicated Spanish government officials are preparing for an early election. The currency decline also followed a 2.5 percent drop in September.Why it mattersThe mounting fiscal and political