Euro hits 17-month low as French debt worries weigh

The euro fell below $1.12 to $1.1161 on Oct. 5, 2026, down over 0.8% to its weakest against the dollar since May 2025. Investors are uneasy about France's heavy government debt. The fall brings October's decline to about 1.2%, leaving the euro about eight cents below its January peak of $1.20.