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Europe's Hidden Currency War
The Eurozone is facing a silent crisis as the trade-weighted dollar index climbs to 118.2 while the euro stalls at 1.16 against the greenback. Lucas and Luna explore how this currency mismatch is squeezing European exporters, driving up consumer costs like the estimated 1700 dollars per household bill for energy and rates, and forcing companies to hoard cash instead of investing. With real GDP growth slowing to 1.5 percent annualized, we dig into why Europe’s industrial engine is sputtering despite strong services data, and what it means for the ECB’s next moves in September 2026…
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