https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/euro-hits-17-month-low-on-french-debt-fears-and-spanish-turmoilContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/euro-hits-17-month-low-on-french-debt-fears-and-spanish-turmoilhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/euro-hits-17-month-low-on-french-debt-fears-and-spanish-turmoil#u109787Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:51:42 +0000The euro has fallen to a 17-month low against the US dollar due to concerns over France's debt troubles and political turmoil in Spain. This decline has sparked fears of a fresh eurozone crisis and potential contagion across the bloc's bond markets. The euro's weakness has also boosted the US dollar's standing.Why it mattersThe eurozone is facing increased fiscal and political risks, particularly in France and Spain. France's debt crisis has raised concerns about the potential for contagion across the euro area, while Spain's snap election has added to the region&