The euro retreated toward $1.15 as investor caution returned following President Donald Trump’s prime-time address, which offered no clear timeline for resolving the Middle East conflict. While Trump stated that the US operation was nearing completion, he also vowed more aggressive measures, including possible strikes on electrical plants, over the next two to three weeks. The absence of new justifications for the war further dampened market confidence. Amid persistent uncertainty and growing inflation fears, markets are revisiting expectations for the European Central Bank’s policy direction. Investors now foresee three interest rate hikes in 2026, an increase from the two anticipated just yesterday. Before the conflict, expectations had leaned toward no hikes at all, with some even speculating about potential monetary easing.

The EUR/USD exchange rate fell to 1.1526 on April 2, 2026, down 0.54% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD has weakened 0.76%, but it's up by 4.29% over the last 12 months. Historically, the Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD reached an all time high of 1.87 in July of 1973.The euro was only introduced as a currency on the first of January of 1999. However, synthetic historical prices going back much further can be modeled if we consider a weighted average of the previous currencies. Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 2 of 2026.

The EUR/USD exchange rate fell to 1.1526 on April 2, 2026, down 0.54% from the previous session. Over the past month, the Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD has weakened 0.76%, but it's up by 4.29% over the last 12 months. The Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD is expected to trade at 1.17 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 1.18 in 12 months time.



Crosses Price Day Year Date
EURUSD 1.1525 -0.0063 -0.55% 4.29% Apr/02
EURGBP 0.8731 0.0020 0.23% 3.50% Apr/02
EURAUD 1.6763 0.0036 0.22% -4.01% Apr/02
EURNZD 2.0166 0.0033 0.16% 6.14% Apr/02
EURJPY 183.9310 -0.0570 -0.03% 13.94% Apr/02
EURCNY 7.9509 -0.0197 -0.25% -1.20% Apr/02
EURCHF 0.9216 0.0010 0.11% -2.94% Apr/02
EURCAD 1.6039 -0.0039 -0.24% 2.96% Apr/02
EURMXN 20.6673 0.0170 0.08% -6.24% Apr/02
EURINR 107.0277 -0.3321 -0.31% 15.09% Apr/02
EURRUB 92.8705 -0.1867 -0.20% 1.58% Apr/02
EURIDR 19,590.2323 -37.5489 -0.19% 7.79% Apr/02
EURPLN 4.2877 0.0035 0.08% 1.47% Apr/02
EURSEK 10.9438 0.0373 0.34% 1.36% Apr/02
EURCZK 24.5324 0.0106 0.04% -2.05% Apr/02
EURHUF 383.3900 -0.1125 -0.03% -4.91% Apr/02
EURNOK 11.2223 -0.0314 -0.28% -1.68% Apr/02
EURZAR 19.5594 0.0715 0.37% -5.51% Apr/02
EURBRL 5.9737 -0.0282 -0.47% -2.61% Apr/01
EURKRW 1,744.8527 4.0663 0.23% 9.90% Apr/01
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Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Euro Area Inflation Rate 2.50 1.90 percent Mar 2026
United States Inflation Rate 2.40 2.40 percent Feb 2026
Euro Area Interest Rate 2.15 2.15 percent Mar 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Mar 2026
United States Non Farm Payrolls -92.00 126.00 Thousand Feb 2026
Euro Area Unemployment Rate 6.20 6.10 percent Feb 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.40 4.30 percent Feb 2026

Euro US Dollar Exchange Rate - EUR/USD
The EURUSD spot exchange rate specifies how much one currency, the EUR, is currently worth in terms of the other, the USD. While the EURUSD spot exchange rate is quoted and exchanged in the same day, the EURUSD forward rate is quoted today but for delivery and payment on a specific future date.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.15 1.16 1.87 0.64 1957 - 2026 Daily

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Euro Dips as Trump’s Address Fuels Middle East Uncertainty
The euro retreated toward $1.15 as investor caution returned following President Donald Trump’s prime-time address, which offered no clear timeline for resolving the Middle East conflict. While Trump stated that the US operation was nearing completion, he also vowed more aggressive measures, including possible strikes on electrical plants, over the next two to three weeks. The absence of new justifications for the war further dampened market confidence. Amid persistent uncertainty and growing inflation fears, markets are revisiting expectations for the European Central Bank’s policy direction. Investors now foresee three interest rate hikes in 2026, an increase from the two anticipated just yesterday. Before the conflict, expectations had leaned toward no hikes at all, with some even speculating about potential monetary easing.
2026-04-02
Euro Rebounds on Iran War Optimism
The euro strengthened in early April, climbing to $1.16 and distancing itself from the seven-month lows recorded in mid-March, following US President Donald Trump’s statement that the US could withdraw from Iran within "two or three weeks," regardless of whether a deal with Tehran is reached. The rebound came after a turbulent March, during which the euro lost 2.2% against the USD, its worst monthly performance since July 2025, amid escalating Middle East tensions. However, the Strait of Hormuz crisis remains unresolved, with the effective closure of the critical waterway continuing to disrupt oil supplies and drive prices upward. Ongoing uncertainty and rising inflation concerns have prompted markets to reassess expectations for the European Central Bank’s policy path. Investors now anticipate two interest rate hikes in 2026, down from projections of three hikes earlier this week. Before the war, investors had anticipated no hikes in 2026, with a slight chance of monetary easing.
2026-04-01
Euro Drops Over 2% in March as Middle East Tensions Weigh
The euro closed March at $1.15, nearing its lowest point in nearly two weeks, after a volatile month marked by escalating tensions in the Middle East. The common currency lost over 2% against the dollar as traders assessed the economic impact of the deepening conflict. Adding to the uncertainty, a Wall Street Journal report revealed that US President Donald Trump had signaled a potential end to the US military campaign against Iran, even if the critical Strait of Hormuz remained largely blocked. Soaring oil prices fueled inflation across Europe, prompting markets to drastically revise their expectations for the European Central Bank’s policy. Investors now anticipate at least two interest rate hikes in 2026, abandoning earlier forecasts of a 40% chance of a rate cut. While French central bank chief François Villeroy de Galhau reaffirmed the ECB’s commitment to curbing energy-driven inflation, he cautioned that it was “too early” to specify the timing of any rate adjustments.
2026-03-31