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ECB's Kocher sees dollar weakness rather than euro strength
georgemiller
Publish Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2026, 11:18 AM

VIENNA, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The euro's current strength against the dollar is mainly due to weakness of the U.S. currency that may be what Washington wants, European Central Bank policymaker Martin Kocher said on Friday.
"We do not currently see a strength of the euro, because growth in Europe is too weak for that. We see a weakness of the dollar, partially desired, possibly, politically desired," Kocher told reporters, adding that Europe is also seen as more of a safe haven than a year or two ago.
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https://www.reuters.com/business/ecbs-kocher-sees-dollar-weakness-rather-than-euro-strength-2026-02-06/