The euro strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Friday, amid news of a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
Some media reported that Russia and Ukraine are moving closer to a deal has overshadowed the sad market attitude about the tenuous ceasefire in Iran.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.