Euro hits 17-month low at $1.1246 on French budget worries

Euro fell to $1.1246 on Oct. 5, 2026, its lowest since May 2025, CNBC reported. The Wall Street Journal reported a stronger dollar, with pressure on the euro linked to worries about France's government finances. For households, that means trips to the U.S. and goods priced in dollars cost more in euros.