#eurozone

#eurozone

The US dollar continues to fall sharply in value against other major currencies, continuing the trend that saw it have its steepest annual drop in almost a decade in 2025. The dollar fell by 1.3% against a basket of currencies on Tuesday (January 27), meaning it has already fallen by 2.6% since the start of 2026. It slumped by 9.5% in 2025.

Chancellor Merz is meeting top executives in Berlin to urge bosses to invest and breathe life into a floundering economy. Merz's government promises to kick-start the economy.