EURC in the spotlight: latest news

The EUR/USD exchange rate is currently around 1.1607, following the Federal Reserve's reduction of the likelihood of a December rate cut from 90% to 63%. This shift has led to an increase in Treasury yields, which now stand at 4.86%. Danske Bank has issued a warning indicating a tactical bearish outlook for the euro.

Torrevieja has announced a major tender for the revitalization of Playa de Los Locos, which aims to create a modern promenade, improve pedestrian access, and enhance beachfront areas.

Many shops in Spain impose minimum card payment limits, but compliance with the law varies. It is important to understand when merchants can legitimately refuse card payments and what rights consumers have in these situations.

A high-speed passenger train, transporting 400 passengers, collided with a fruit lorry at a level crossing in Meteren on Friday, October 31, resulting in pears being scattered across the area.

The European Central Bank (ECB) aims to introduce the digital euro by 2029, with testing scheduled for 2027, pending the approval of new regulations for the eurozone's digital currency.

The euro remained steady on Thursday as the European Central Bank decided to maintain interest rates, indicating increased confidence in the current inflation situation.

The euro has fallen to 1.1523, marking its lowest level in three months, following a hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve that has strengthened the US dollar. This drop has widened the yield gap between the euro and the dollar.

A recent ECB survey indicates that businesses in the Euro zone are experiencing a slight improvement in conditions, suggesting modest growth overall. However, certain sectors, particularly artificial intelligence, are showing significant advancements.

The Bulgarian real estate market has been part of the eurozone for an extended period. Following the introduction of the euro on January 1, 2026, there will be no significant changes in property prices.

Euro zone inflation slightly decreased in October, remaining close to the European Central Bank's 2% target. This trend reinforces the bank's stance on maintaining its current monetary policy.

In November 2025, the Ukrainian Hryvnia has appreciated against both the dollar and the euro. The dollar has decreased by 8 kopecks, while the euro has dropped by 11 kopecks, as confirmed by the National Bank of Ukraine.

Euro area annual inflation is projected to decrease to 2.1% in October 2025, a slight drop from 2.2% in September, based on a preliminary estimate from Eurostat.

The European Central Bank (ECB) announced that a pilot for a digital euro could commence by mid-2027, provided that Euro area legislators reach an agreement and pass the necessary legislation in 2026.

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has concluded that a digital version of the Euro is necessary for the bloc. They have initiated work towards a digital Euro, which is expected to enter circulation by 2029.

The European Central Bank has moved the digital euro into its next phase, aiming for technical readiness by 2029 as part of Europe's digital transformation efforts.

The European Central Bank is planning to expedite its central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives, potentially leading to the launch of a digital euro across Europe by 2029. A pilot program for the CBDC could take place in mid-2027.

The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate fell on Thursday following the European Central Bank's decision to maintain interest rates and adopt a cautious tone.

Volkswagen faced significant financial challenges in the third quarter, recording a loss of 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) due to costly adjustments at its subsidiary Porsche, along with the impact of a $5.8 billion tariff in the U.S.

In September 2025, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the euro area remained stable at 6.3%, consistent with both August 2025 and September 2024.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has outlined plans for a pilot program of the digital euro, targeting a launch in 2027. The digital euro is intended to serve as a strategic alternative to private payment systems, particularly those dominated by U.S. firms, including credit cards and stablecoins.

Euro starter packs, originally introduced to assist citizens in transitioning to the common currency, have gained popularity as collectible items among coin enthusiasts globally.

The euro zone economy experienced a surprising growth of 0.2% in the third quarter, according to preliminary data released on Thursday. This figure surpassed economists' expectations, who had predicted a different outcome.

The euro zone economy experienced stronger-than-expected growth in the third quarter, driven by robust performance in France and Spain, which more than compensated for weaknesses in other areas.

The European Central Bank (ECB), which serves the euro-adopting countries of the European Union, focuses on maintaining price stability as its primary objective.

A proposal by an EU lawmaker suggests that the launch of a fully-fledged digital euro should be contingent upon the private sector's failure to provide its own solution for integrating the region's fragmented payment systems.