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The euro and European stock futures rallied while German Bund futures fell after Germany's likely next government agreed to create a 500 billion euro infrastructure fund. The parties also agreed to overhaul the country's borrowing rules, loosening the debt brake.
Expected large German fiscal spending lifts euro sentiment and European growth prospects, which supports the euro against the dollar. Higher government borrowing also pushes up German bond yields, though the direct link to feed commodity prices is limited.
reuters.comDhara RanasingheMar 4, 2025After 388 past bullish macro events, Euro (USD per EUR) moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.4% to +1.1%), and +0.1% over 20.
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The German debt brake agreement lifted the euro while Bund futures fell, reflecting a repricing of euro-area fiscal and growth expectations.
Early reaction to the German debt brake deal, with euro rallying and Bund yields rising, set up the follow-through on March 5.
