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(12)
China crude imports hit 2018 low; Shandong refinery rates at 2017 low
China's crude oil imports fell to their lowest level since 2018 as of 24 June 2026, while independent refinery operating rates in Shandong province dropped to 50.5%, the lowest since August 2017. US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with both parties committing to a final agreement within 60 days.
European heatwave drives UK power import costs to six times normal rate
European electricity prices reached record premiums on 23 June 2026 as Great Britain's power import costs rose to six times their normal rate; the UK's National Grid issued a rare summer supply warning for Wednesday evening, and Britain's grid operator called for increased generation capacity on 24 June 2026.
Trump denies Hormuz tolls imposed; shipping traffic through strait rose modestly
Trump posted on 24 June 2026 denying any tolls, surcharges, or transit fees on Hormuz vessels, and denying U.S. funds had been released to Iran. Shipping traffic through the Strait reportedly increased modestly after the statements, though volumes remained below pre-war levels.
Warsh holds rates at first Fed meeting; traders lift October hike bets
Kevin Warsh kept interest rates unchanged at the June 2026 Federal Reserve meeting, his first as chair. Following the decision, traders increased bets on a rate increase at the October 2026 meeting, per Bloomberg Markets.
NESO declares UK electricity supplies secure amid Iran conflict disruptions
NESO's head of resilience stated on 23 June 2026 that UK domestic electricity supplies would remain secure over winter, citing resilience against Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. No market price movements were reported in response.
Rystad flags structural drop in China crude imports amid EV shift
Rystad Energy characterised a reduction in China's crude oil import demand as structural rather than cyclical, citing accelerating EV adoption; Bloomberg Markets reported Iran-related conflict had compounded pressure on Chinese import volumes.
Explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility injures 54, 18 missing
An explosion and fire struck the Barzan facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City on 21 June 2026 during restart operations, injuring at least 54; QatarEnergy cited a technical malfunction and assessment of LNG export impact was ongoing.
US-Iran nuclear roadmap agreed; crude oil prices fell on sanctions waiver
Crude oil prices fell after the US waived Iran oil sanctions for 60 days and a Strait of Hormuz access agreement was announced; WTI and Brent were the benchmark contracts specifically referenced in coverage of the price decline.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire declared 19 June 2026; oil prices and gold fell
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect at 4 pm local time on 19 June 2026, per US officials and Hezbollah sources. WTI crude was reported at $77.54, gold fell $49 to $4,160, and S&P 500 futures were down 0.2% at the time of reporting.
SNB holds rate at zero, flags franc appreciation risk and FX intervention readiness
The Swiss National Bank held its policy rate at zero on 18 June 2026 and signalled heightened readiness to intervene in foreign exchange markets against franc strength. USD/CHF and EUR/CHF featured in coverage as instruments central to the SNB's monitoring framework.
US blockades Iranian vessels, imposes 20% Hormuz fee; Brent rises 8%
Brent crude climbed above $82 per barrel and WTI rose past $77 per barrel, each gaining more than 8% on the session, after President Trump reinstated a blockade on Iranian vessels and announced a 20% transit fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz on 14 July 2026. Gold fell $95 following the announcement.
US-Iran MOU signed; WTI crude fell 8.73%, Brent dropped below $77
August WTI crude futures settled at $75.22, down $7.22 or 8.73%, and Brent crude fell below $77 per barrel following a reported US-Iran memorandum of understanding and Strait of Hormuz reopening; US-listed oil, gas, and shipping names featured in coverage.