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Bulgaria given green light to adopt the euro currency

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The Independent UK

The euro is about to get a new member. What does that mean?

Bulgaria has the green light to become the 21st member of the European Union's currency union

The Independent UK

Bulgaria to adopt the euro as ECB and European Commission give green light

Bulgaria will be the 21st nation to join the eurozone, with adoption planned at the start of 2026.

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Bulgaria close to adopting the euro: What stands in the way?

Bulgaria's government is pressing ahead with its plan to join the euro currency union, aiming to deepen European integration.

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Thousands protest in Bulgaria against Euro and to maintain national currency

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Dollar Supported by Strong US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.34%. The dollar is climbing today on signs of strength in the economy after weekly jobless claims fell to a 1-month low and the May S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly increased, hawkish factors for Fed policy. However, gains in the dollar are...

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Dollar Retreats on Mixed US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.14%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday as weaker-than-expected US Apr producer prices pushed T-note yields lower and boosted expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates. Other US economic reports on Thursday were mixed for the dollar. US weekly initial unemployment...

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Dollar Pressured by a Soft US PPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.25%. The dollar is under pressure today as weaker-than-expected US Apr producer prices pushed T-note yields lower and boosted expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates. Other US economic reports today are mixed for the dollar. US weekly initial unemployment...

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Bulgaria's president to submit request to parliament to call eurozone referendum

Some economists claim that the country lacks an acceptable degree of economic condition to join the eurozone and it's not yet ready to adopt the single currency.

Euronews

UK construction activity contracts for fourth straight month as costs rise

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The Guardian - UK

Dollar Falls and Gold Soars on US Trade Uncertainty

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -0.57%. The dollar was under pressure Tuesday because of concerns that US trade policies will lead to economic stagflation. Losses in the dollar accelerated after the US Mar trade deficit widened to a record high, a bearish factor for Q1 GDP. The...

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Dollar Under Pressure and Gold Soars from US Trade Policies

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.49%. The dollar is under pressure today because of concerns that US trade policies will lead to economic stagflation. Losses in the dollar accelerated after the US Mar trade deficit widened to a record high, a bearish factor for Q1 GDP....

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Dollar Drops as Stocks Rally on Possible US-China Tariff Talks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.73%. The dollar is under pressure today on reduced safe-haven demand as news of possible US-China trade talks sparked a rally in stocks that boosted risk sentiment. The dollar also fell after US Apr average hourly earnings rose less than expected,...

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Euronews

Bulgaria could play key role in European defence efforts, says Antonio Costa

Costa said that his visit to Bulgaria comes at a significant time for the country, following its entry into the Schengen Area and its preparations to join the eurozone.

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Bulgaria's eurozone accession campaign smeared with false claims

False information about Bulgaria's eurozone accession has been skewing the national conversation around adopting the euro.

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Stocks Climb on Trade Deal Optimism and Strong Q1 Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.82%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.91%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.13%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.98%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The Independent UK

Bulgarian government survives a no-confidence vote over corruption

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European consumers will have to cope with a 'notable adverse impact' on growth from tariffs, Greece’s central bank governor warns

EU Commission President also sounded off the alarm that Europe "cannot absorb global overcapacity, nor will we accept dumping on our market.”

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Dollar Sees Support as Stocks Weaken on Tariff Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.03%. The dollar posted modest gains on Tuesday as US tariff concerns weighed on equity markets and boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar. Dovish Eurozone inflation news Tuesday also weighed on EUR/USD to the benefit of the dollar. The dollar briefly fell...

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