# The euro rallies as the European Union addresses fiscal flaws | The National

> The euro rose to its highest level since lockdowns began, trading above 1.11 against the dollar after the EU's 750 billion euro stimulus plan. Currencies broadly strengthened against the dollar last week as lockdowns eased and high-frequency survey data improved. Markets were seen overlooking US-China tensions and protests in the US.

- Date: 2020-05-31 · published 2020-05-31T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/53352-the-euro-rallies-as-the-european-union-addresses-fiscal-flaws-the-national
- Commodities: [US Dollar (Broad)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DXY.md), [Euro (USD per EUR)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/EURUSD.md)

## Why it matters

A stronger euro and weaker dollar generally lift dollar-priced commodity values for non-US buyers, while easing the cost of imported feed for euro-zone buyers. The move reflects improving risk sentiment that could support broader commodity demand.

## Read by commodity

- DXY: bearish ▼
- EURUSD: bullish ▲

## Similar past events

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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
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| DXY | 2019-01-11 | [Yuan rallies to five year highs as US-China deal on trade gathers momentum \| The National](https://feedsoft.ai/events/61313-yuan-rallies-to-five-year-highs-as-us-china-deal-on-trade-gathers-momentum-the.md) | +0.4% | +0.9% |
| DXY | 2019-09-13 | [Euro surges as ECB rate cut seems to mark last stimulus move \| The National](https://feedsoft.ai/events/57278-euro-surges-as-ecb-rate-cut-seems-to-mark-last-stimulus-move-the-national.md) | +0.2% | +0.4% |
| DXY | 2016-11-16 | [South European bonds sell off as ECB rises up the agenda](https://feedsoft.ai/events/9136-south-european-bonds-sell-off-as-ecb-rises-up-the-agenda.md) | +0.6% | -0.0% |
| DXY | 2019-11-10 | [Why the euro is emerging as a brave bet against the dollar \| The National](https://feedsoft.ai/events/56286-why-the-euro-is-emerging-as-a-brave-bet-against-the-dollar-the-national.md) | +0.0% | -0.1% |
| EURUSD | 2022-02-19 | [End of European Central Bank’s reign as dovish bastion likely to spark rebound for euro \| The National](https://feedsoft.ai/events/42902-end-of-european-central-bank-s-reign-as-dovish-bastion-likely-to-spark-rebound.md) | -0.9% | -2.5% |
| EURUSD | 2019-09-13 | [Euro surges as ECB rate cut seems to mark last stimulus move \| The National](https://feedsoft.ai/events/57278-euro-surges-as-ecb-rate-cut-seems-to-mark-last-stimulus-move-the-national.md) | -0.3% | -0.5% |
| EURUSD | 2026-04-30 | [European Central Bank keeps rates on hold as inflation jumps](https://feedsoft.ai/events/19941-european-central-bank-keeps-rates-on-hold-as-inflation-jumps.md) | +0.5% | -0.4% |

## Sources

- thenationalnews.com: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/the-euro-rallies-as-the-european-union-addresses-fiscal-flaws-1.1026818

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