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The euro extended gains above $1.17 to its strongest level since January 6 after Germany's ZEW index jumped to 59.6. The dollar also weakened after Trump renewed threats of 10% tariffs on several European countries over Greenland, and the EU considered retaliation up to €93 billion.
Dollar weakness supports dollar-priced feed commodities for importers, while possible EU retaliation on U.S. goods could reduce U.S. export demand. Oil easing on Iran talks also lowers energy-linked input costs.
tradingeconomics.comJoana FerreiraJan 20, 2026After 18 past bullish geopolitics events, Euro (USD per EUR) moved a median +1.9% over 5 sessions (83% higher; middle half +0.9% to +2.0%), and +2.0% over 20.
After 33 past bearish geopolitics events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median -0.6% over 5 sessions (33% higher; middle half -1.5% to +0.2%), and -0.8% over 20.
After 255 past bearish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -2.4% over 5 sessions (31% higher; middle half -7.0% to +1.7%), and -5.0% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
The euro extended gains above $1.17 on the ZEW jump to 59.6 and dollar weakness from renewed tariff threats on 2026-01-20.
