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Dollar Dip Hits Expats in Europe | France News
The euro surged to a three-month high against the dollar, hitting $1.71 — a major shift for Americans living abroad who earn dollars but spend in euros. Suddenly, their money buys less for daily expenses. The dollar’s dip followed the U.S. Treasury’s plan to double its buyback of long-term bonds, sparking concerns over ballooning debt — though bond yields later helped push the dollar back slightly. For French residents, a $5,000 paycheck now buys roughly €4,274 instead of €4,545 — a tangible hit on budgets. With currency markets still volatile, savvy expats can hedge by using forward…
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