The Euro erases its post-Trump election losses: Is the rally just beginning?

The euro has surged to 1.0850 against the dollar, erasing post-Trump election losses after a 4.4% weekly gain—its strongest since 2009.

While Germany’s fiscal overhaul fuels optimism, analysts are split on whether the rally can last.

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The Euro is on course for its best week since 2009.

The single currency has climbed more than 4.5% against the dollar this week, its biggest rise since 2009, on the prospects for a rebound in Europe just as Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy raises concern over the health of the American economy.

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Bulgaria claims it is fully ready to adopt the euro.

The EU's poorest country has met most of the Maastricht criteria for joining the eurozone, keeping public debt low and making huge efforts to keep the budget deficit below 3%. Reducing inflation was the last condition to be met.

The final assessment of Bulgaria's readiness lies with the European Central Bank and the European Commission.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250226-bulgaria-claims-it-is-fully-ready-to-adopt-the-euro?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

Euro strengthens, boosted by optimism over German election results.

The German election may fuel optimism about potential fiscal policy reform, which is expected to revitalise Europe's largest economy.

The euro and the DAX could strengthen further amid the projected result.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250224-euro-strengthens-boosted-by-optimism-over-german-election-results?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

Clashes erupt as Bulgarian nationalists march against the euro.

Several thousand people rallied outside Bulgaria's central bank and the European Commission building in Sofia to protest government plans to introduce the euro as official currency.

The country still needs to meet an extended inflation target before its eurozone bid can be examined.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20250222-clashes-erupt-as-bulgarian-nationalists-march-against-the-euro?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

Finnish Customs investigates rare counterfeit euro case.

An intercepted package from Italy contained 60,000 euros in 200 euro banknotes, which appeared highly authentic. However, technical analysis led Customs to suspect they were counterfeit.

Sophisticated euro forgeries are increasingly rare, as the currency includes multiple security features that make counterfeiting difficult.

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