Euro hits 17-month low as political uncertainty in Spain and France rattles markets

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

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

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:54:13 UTC.

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  1. Nations League: France face Belgium as they battle for top spot in group A

  2. Euro hits 17-month low as political uncertainty in Spain and France rattles markets

  3. Spain's PM Sanchez calls snap election after housing crisis protests

  4. Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez calls snap election after housing legislation fails to pass

  5. Spain PM to make public address after housing measures rejected: office

  6. Spain’s Sánchez calls snap election amid national housing crisis – Europe live

  7. Spain's prime minister calls early elections as pressure mounts over housing crisis

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