Euro falls to its lowest level against the dollar since May 2025

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  The euro fell to about $1.1153 in overseas trading on Oct. 12, its lowest level against the dollar since May 2025.

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  Concerns about France’s political and fiscal situation were cited as supporting the euro’s decline.

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  Speculative investors, including hedge funds, were rapidly increasing their short positions in the euro.

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  The dollar showed signs of being overbought, but funds continued to sell the euro.

Who

The euro and the US dollar were involved in the currency move.

What

The euro fell to about $1.1153 against the dollar, its lowest level since May 2025.

When

Oct. 12, 2026.

Where

Overseas foreign-exchange markets.

Why

Concerns about France’s political and fiscal situation were cited as a factor behind the euro’s weakness.

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