Record bets against the euro: how low could it fall amid France's fiscal crisis and Europe's energy shock?
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What happened
The euro hit a 17-month low as French debt fears and Europe's energy shock weigh on the currency. Bond market stress could limit further ECB rate hikes, while analysts see scope for the euro to fall to $1.10 if the pressure intensifies.
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