https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/euro-falls-to-17-month-low-on-region-s-political-fiscal-risksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/euro-falls-to-17-month-low-on-region-s-political-fiscal-riskshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/euro-falls-to-17-month-low-on-region-s-political-fiscal-risks#u108891Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:40:35 +0000The euro dropped to its weakest level since May 2025 against the US dollar and also slipped to a 16-month low versus the British pound. Foreign exchange markets reacted to mounting political and fiscal risks across the eurozone, driven heavily by concerns over France's debt position and reports that Spanish officials are preparing for an early election. While European equities rose and bond yields retreated from recent multi-decade highs, currency traders pushed the EUR/USD pair down to around 1.1220 during early Asian trading.Why it mattersMounting debt and political instability in major