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ECB’s Nagel Plays Down Fears That Strong Euro Will Hurt Exports

ECB’s Nagel Plays Down Fears That Strong Euro Will Hurt Exports

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European Central Bank Governing Council member Joachim Nagel played down concerns that the euro’s appreciation could weigh on exporters by curbing competitiveness.
While the common currency has strengthened almost 14% against the dollar this year, the Bundesbank president argued Monday in a speech that it’s more meaningful to compare its performance against a broader group of trading partners. Such an analysis reveals a much smaller appreciation, he said.