The euro hit a 17-month low on Spanish and French political risk, while higher rates cooled European share sales.

El índice Cac 40 de Francia cae mientras el anuncio de elecciones anticipadas en España también contribuye a alimentar la incertidumbre en la eurozona

Overview In August 2026, compared with July 2026, industrial producer prices increased by 1.9% in both the euro area and the EU, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In July 2026, industrial producer prices grew by 1.6% in the euro area and by 1.4% in the EU. In August 2026, compared with August 2025, industrial producer prices increased by 8.2% in the euro area and by 8.0% in the EU. Monthly comparison by main industrial grouping and by Member State In the euro area in August 2026, compared with July 2026, industrial producer prices increased by 0.4% for intermediate goods, increased by 5.6% for energy, increased by 0.2% for capital goods, increased by 0.4% for durable consumer goods, increased by 0.1% for non-durable consumer goods. Prices in total industry excluding energy increased by 0.2%. In the EU, industrial producer prices increased by 0.4% for intermediate goods, increased by 5.5% for energy, increased by 0.2% for capita…

Political and fiscal concerns are mounting in two of the euro area's biggest economies.

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Asian stocks made brisk gains on Monday as investors pared back expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month, while the euro sank to a 17-month low on concerns over France's deteriorating fiscal positio...

U.S. dollar and Euro banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 24, 2026.

Euro slides to 1.1161 vs USD as hedge funds sell amid French fiscal and political instability and a stronger dollar on renewed Fed hike bets.