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Should Europe worry about euro strength and dollar weakness?

The US dollar continued to fall, down 2.6% since the start of 2026, signaling a broad currency shift.
The euro reached about $1.20, its strongest level since 2021, boosting discussions on European competitiveness.
Analysts warn a stronger euro could make European exports less competitive while cheaper imports help consumers.
If the euro remains elevated, Eurozone GDP could be about 0.2% lower by year-end, according to Oxford Economics.
Bruegel’s Zsolt Darvas notes past euro highs did not always derail exports, suggesting mixed impact this time too.
Economists caution the ECB faces a delicate balance between inflation goals and exchange-rate moves.
ECB policymakers monitor the situation as rate-cut discussions return to the table if the euro strengthens further.
European exporters, especially in pharma and automotive, face potential exposure if the dollar weakens further.
The U.S. policy debate on tariffs and restructuring the global trading system is cited as a factor behind the dollar’s decline.
Investors might shift focus from US investments to the EU as the dollar weakens, per Capital Economics.
The article notes the euro's rise could influence inflation forecasts and ECB policy decisions in 2025.

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