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Euro Falls to 17-Month Low on Region’s Fiscal, Political Risks

Bloomberg Markets Monday 05 October 2026, 03:30 UTC By David Finnerty 1 min read
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The euro fell to its weakest level since May 2025 as reports that Spanish government officials are preparing for an early election added to investor concerns over political and fiscal risks across the region.

The euro fell to its weakest level since May 2025 as reports that Spanish government officials are preparing for an early election added to investor concerns over political and fiscal risks across the region.
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