Euro falls to 17-month low against dollar amid French debt fears

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France’s Cac 40 index slides as announcement of snap election in Spain also helps fuel eurozone uncertainty Business live – latest updates The euro has slumped to the lowest level against the dollar in 17 months amid growing concern France’s debt pos…

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  • France’s Cac 40 index slides as announcement of snap election in Spain also helps fuel eurozone uncertainty Business live – latest updates The euro has slumped to the lowest level against the dollar in 17 months amid growing concern France’s debt pos…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:18:20 UTC.

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