The euro surged to its highest level in nearly four years against the U.S. dollar, as global investors turned to safe-haven assets amid growing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-China trade deal.
The European Central Bank has confirmed that Bulgaria now meets all criteria to adopt the euro, setting the stage for the country to join the eurozone on January 1, 2026, pending final approval from EU finance ministers.
The European Commission is likely to give Bulgaria the green light on June 4 to adopt the euro currency from the start of 2026, several euro zone officials said, making Bulgaria the 21st country to join the single currency area.
Thousands of protesters clashed with police outside an EU mission building in Sofia on Saturday, opposing Bulgaria's planned adoption of the euro in 2024.
The U.S. dollar remained firm on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats were seen as a negotiation tactic rather than a definitive policy shift. While planned tariffs on Mexico and Canada were suspended, a new 10% levy on Chinese imports took effect, prompting a swift but measured
The euro marks its 26th year amid economic challenges, with fluctuating value and new digital currency developments shaping its future across Europe and the global market.
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