Financial Times (September 5)
“The euro dropped on Monday to a new 20-year low after Russia’s decision to shut a major gas pipeline to Europe intensified the energy crisis that has dealt a heavy blow to the region’s economy.” The currency blew past parity, going as low as $0.988 in London. Stocks fell and energy prices surged while “European capitals struggle to contain growing concerns over Russia’s ‘weaponisation’ of gas supplies.”
Tags: $0.988, 20-year low, Blow, Currency, Economy, Energy crisis, Energy prices, euro, Europe, Gas, London, Parity, Pipeline, Russia, Shut, Stocks, Surged, Weaponisation
Reuters (July 14)
“After staring parity against the dollar in the face for days, the euro finally broke the key level.” The immediate cause was surging U.S. inflation, which strengthens “the case for a supersized 100 bps rate hike by the Federal Reserve” should it choose to follow the Bank of Canada, which “paved the way” with “the first 100-basis-point rate increase among the world’s advanced economies in the current policy-tightening cycle.”
Tags: 100 bps, Advanced economies, Bank of Canada, Dollar, euro, Fed, Inflation, Parity, Policy-tightening cycle, Rate hike, Surging, U.S.
Seattle Times (October 27)
“The world’s biggest buyers of commercial jets believe Boeing, which is set to report more heavy financial losses Wednesday, has fallen significantly below parity with rival Airbus — with limited options for recovery as it bleeds cash during the pandemic-driven aviation crisis.”
Tags: Airbus, Aviation, Bleeds, Boeing, Buyers, Cash, Commercial jets, Limited, Losses, Options, Pandemic, Parity, Recovery, Rival
Investment Week (July 17)
“A ‘no deal’ Brexit could result in sterling falling to parity with the dollar,” according to Morgan Stanley. “Exiting the European Union without a deal looks increasingly likely.” In a “worst-case scenario” the pound, currently at $1.24, could plunge roughly 19% “to historic lows of $1-$1.10.”
