What a sinking euro means for consumers in Europe and US
By DW
16 July 2022 |
5:39 am
As the euro dashes toward parity with the US dollar, currency traders say the slide is unlikely to stop there. While a weakened euro should worry European consumers, US travelers visiting Europe could benefit.
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