Euro rises to June highs as falling US Treasury yields weigh on US Dollar

Euro rises to June highs as falling US Treasury yields weigh on US Dollar

Source: EODHD - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/euro-rises-to-june-highs-as-falling-us-treasury-yields-weigh-on-us-dollar-202608191341
Published: Aug 19, 2026 9:41 AM

EUR/USD climbs sharply on Wednesday, reaching its highest level since June as the US Dollar (USD) comes under fresh selling pressure following the US Treasury’s announcement that it will increase buybacks of longer-dated government debt.

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