Euro falls to 20-year low against the dollar
By DW
07 July 2022 |
8:59 am
The euro has slumped to its lowest since 2002 against the dollar amid fears that a recession in the eurozone could be looming. The currency fell as low as $1.0281, threatening a push towards dollar parity.
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