EURUSDEuro / US Dollar
Euro / US Dollar (EURUSD) is a FOREX-listed fx covered by Valdrans. Last close $1.120, -0.06% on the day; -0.56% over 1 week, -3.40% over 4 weeks, -5.08% over 6 months (prices as of 11 Oct 2026).
- Last close (11 Oct 2026)
- $1.120
- Today
- -0.06%
- 1 week
- -0.56%
- 4 weeks
- -3.40%
- 6 months
- -5.08%
Coverage of EURUSD(20)
US Treasury yields hit multiyear highs on 11 September 2026
US Treasury yields rose to multiyear highs and Japanese government bonds declined on 11 September 2026. Oil prices were elevated and rate hike expectations from the Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, and ECB were reported as contributing factors.
Saudi Aramco halts Yanbu loadings after East-West pipeline drone attack; Brent at $108
Saudi Aramco suspended oil loadings at Yanbu on 15 September 2026 after drone attack damage to the East-West pipeline; Brent crude rose to $108 per barrel, the Shanghai Futures Exchange crude contract hit a reported record of $138 per barrel, and TTF natural gas rose 6% to $97.31 per MWh.
Brent crude surpassed $100/barrel amid US-Iran strikes and Red Sea disruptions
Brent crude rose above $100/barrel before falling more than 9% to below $88 following a US military pause, then recovered to $87.95; WTI moved to $84 at peak and settled at $82.89. The S&P 500 fell 1.52% and semiconductor stocks fell 5.33% in a session also capturing the escalation.
US strikes Iran; 30-year Treasury hits 19-year high, equities fall
The 30-year US Treasury yield rose 14 basis points to 5.23%, its highest in 19 years, following US military strikes on Iran and a seventh consecutive Fed rate hold; the Nasdaq 100 fell 2.06%, the S&P 500 fell 1.52%, and the Dow fell 2.19%, while the US dollar weakened against the euro.
US GDP grew 1.5% annualised in Q2 2026, missing market expectations
US GDP expanded at an annualised rate of 1.5% in Q2 2026, below market expectations, according to Bloomberg Markets. No price moves were reported for SPY, QQQ, DXY, TLT, or US Treasury securities at time of publication.
Shell Q2 2026 profits rose; Glencore H1 marketing profit reached $3.3 billion
Shell Plc reported a significant Q2 2026 profit increase, with refining and trading divisions identified as primary contributors. Glencore separately reported a $3.3 billion H1 marketing division profit; both results occurred during a period of Iran-related oil market volatility.
Saudi Aramco considers $5/bbl price rise for Asian crude buyers
Saudi Aramco was reported to be considering raising crude prices for Asian buyers by up to $5 per barrel, with loadings via the Suez-Mediterranean pipeline to Sidi Kerir increasing as the company rerouted exports away from Red Sea corridors. No confirmed pricing decision had been published at the time of reporting.
Trump signs tariffs hitting Canada at 50%, 80-plus countries at 10–12.5%
Executive orders signed 27 July 2026 imposed a 50% tariff on many Canadian goods and 10–12.5% tariffs on goods from over 80 countries; CAD, DXY, EUR/USD, and GBP/USD were among the currency instruments the brief identified as directly exposed to the announcements.
US-Iran Hormuz shipping talks progressing; deal not yet finalised
Mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Qatar reported on 28 July 2026 that US-Iran talks were progressing toward reviving a Strait of Hormuz memorandum of understanding. The White House was awaiting a Trump–Netanyahu meeting before committing.
US strikes IRGC sites after Iran kills three US soldiers in Jordan
Iran struck US installations in Jordan on July 28, killing three soldiers; the US retaliated on July 29 against dozens of IRGC facilities. WTI crude fell approximately $1 at the time of the US military confirmation.
US strikes Iran; LNG vessel hit as Hormuz shipping disruptions worsen
A US-owned LNG vessel was struck during a reported exchange of hostilities on 30 July 2026, following new US strikes on Iran attributed to attacks on US forces in Jordan; Saudi Arabian and other Persian Gulf oil loadings were already running at reduced levels prior to the incident.
US-Iran mutual strike pause confirmed; Brent and WTI directly affected
A US-Iran mutual cessation of strikes was confirmed as of 27 July 2026, with no attacks reported in the two preceding nights. Brent crude and WTI were identified by the brief as directly affected by the status of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of global oil exports transit.
Supertanker Olympic Luck rerouted via Suez after Houthi blockade threat
The supertanker Olympic Luck diverted from the Red Sea to the Suez Canal and Mediterranean route on 27 July 2026 following Houthi threats to Saudi-linked shipping; tanker transits through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait fell to 11 vessels on Sunday, a multi-month low.
Trump threatens EU tariffs over $23.5bn fines on US tech firms
Trump announced a Section 301 investigation into EU fining practices on 24 July 2026, following EU penalties totalling approximately $23.5 billion levied against Apple, Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet. EURUSD was reported as directly exposed to shifts in US-EU trade relations arising from the dispute.
Global crop prices hit three-year highs amid heatwave and Black Sea disruptions
Global crop prices reached three-year highs on 23 July 2026, with Europe's June heatwave reported to have caused €2bn in lost revenue for grain farmers and approximately 10 million tonnes of crop damage; the EU's total grain harvest was forecast 9 million tonnes below prior expectations, its smallest in a decade.
Trump signals imminent Iran strike; crude rises to $91, NASDAQ falls 364 points
Crude oil rose $2.60 to $86.94 on 22 July 2026 following Trump statements on Iran, before trading near $91 on 23 July; the NASDAQ fell 364 points in premarket trading on 23 July as tensions escalated. Iran rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal, leaving negotiations stalled ahead of the 26–27 July weekend.
WTI crude fell ~$4 amid reports of US-Iran diplomatic contacts
WTI crude fell approximately $4.00 to $88.25 on 24 July 2026 following reports of China-backed diplomatic contacts between the US and Iran facilitated by Pakistan. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.67% and the S&P 500 rose 0.52% in the same session.
ECB held all three key rates unchanged on 23 July 2026
The ECB kept its three key interest rates unchanged on 23 July 2026, citing volatile energy prices elevated by the Middle East conflict as a primary uncertainty factor, with inflation remaining above the 2% medium-term target.
Equinor Q2 2026 adjusted operating income rises 76% to $11.482bn
Equinor reported Q2 2026 adjusted operating income of $11.482bn, up 76% year-on-year, and adjusted operating income after tax of $3.225bn, up 93% from $1.670bn. Norway's crude output reached 1.827 million barrels per day in June, exceeding official Norwegian Offshore Directorate forecasts.
30-year US Treasury yield approached 5.2% on 24 July 2026
The 30-year US Treasury yield rose toward 5.2% on 24 July 2026, extending a move that had already brought US Treasury yields to their highest levels of 2026 by 23 July. A global bond selloff accelerated over the period, with oil price rises and Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations reported as contributing factors.