Euro Hits 17-Month Low as French Budget Concerns Weigh on Currency

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The Euro fell to its lowest level in 17 months against major currencies. Investing.com reported that the decline is driven by concerns over the French budget, which has reignited fears of a broader European sovereign debt crisis.

Budgetary instability in France has led to a surge in bond yields, prompting investors to exit Euro positions in favor of safer assets. The market is assessing the impact of these fiscal pressures on the European Central Bank and the French government as political uncertainty persists.