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Euro rises to 2021 highs against US dollar
Jun 27, 2025 2:47 AM

The euro rallied to four-year highs against the dollar as investors await the results of the US-Eurozone trade negotiations before the final July deadline.

As the Iran-Israel geopolitical tensions calm down following the ceasefire, the markets now focus on the US monetary policy.

A recent announcement by US President Trump on choosing an early candidate for the Fed Chair job to undermine Powell, raised concerns about the independence of the Fed.

Trump once again criticized Powell for refusing to cut interest rates, and asserting Powell will leave his position soon.

Powell told the Senate of the need to be cautious with monetary policies, as Trumps tariffs represent a risk to inflation.

Euro Performance

The EUR/USD pair fell mildly to $1.16885, after hitting September 2021 highs earlier at $1.1745.

The dollar index remains near March 2022 lows at 97.398 on track for a 2% loss in June, the sixth consecutive month of losses.

Investors await any signs of progress in the US-EU trade negotiations, with the German Chancellor Merz calling for a quick and simple trade deal with the US.

US-China Rare Earth Minerals Agreement

White House officials said the US reached an agreement with China to accelerate shipments of rare earth minerals to the US.

Otherwise, a weaker dollar pushed the Aussie to a seven-month peak at $0.6564 on Thursday.

Other emerging currencies also surged, with the Taiwanese dollar up to April 2022 highs.

France Calls for Steps to Boost Euro

France has pushed EU members to take additional measures to boost the euros status as the worlds global currency reserve.

Its a years-long push from Paris to support joint borrowing and fiscal unity among EU members to underline the euros position around the world.

IMF Chief Gorgeiva also said theres a huge opportunity for the euro to play a larger global role, which is another sign of the decline of the dollars appeal worldwide.

ECB President Christine Lagarde called this the euros global moment, but EU countries need to reform to take this chance and provide a larger offering of safe havens.

She noted that total EU debt is only 89% of total GDP, compared to 124% in the US, giving the EU a unique chance at providing high-quality safe assets.

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