Euro Rises to Highest in 1 Month as Nowotny Says Views Overdone
- Market positioning showed wagers for ECB stimulus were robust
- Standard Chartered says traders buying to unwind bearish bets
What a Strengthening Euro Means for European Stocks
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The euro rose to a one-month high after European Central Bank policy maker Ewald Nowotny said financial markets formed unrealistic expectations for increased monetary stimulus.
The single currency has gained more than 3 percent against the dollar since the interest-rate cut and extended bond-buying announced by the European Central Bank on Dec. 3 fell short of some investors’ predictions.