

The Fed's rate hike and stronger GDP outlook could benefit dollar, small-cap and floating-rate ETFs while supporting cash-like assets.

The dollar's weakness and rising debasement concerns are fueling demand for gold, Bitcoin and other hard assets. Here are five ETFs to watch.

European shares moved higher on Friday as investors responded positively to signs of progress in peace talks between the United States and Iran, despite both sides continuing to disagree on several major issues. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.5% to 623.79 points by 0703 GMT and was on track to close the week with gains.

Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Currency Trust ETF (FXE) has delivered a 15% gain over 12 months, reflecting euro strength against the US dollar. FXE's rally was driven by stable ECB policy and uncertainty at the Fed, with US government actions further weighing on the dollar. The ECB is expected to hold rates steady, while Fed policy faces uncertainty with Kevin Warsh's appointment as Chair, potentially limiting further USD declines.



The euro has been in a strong bullish trend against the U.S. dollar throughout 2025, supported by macroeconomic and policy factors. Key drivers for euro strength include U.S. debt concerns, lower U.S. interest rate prospects, and trade policy impacts on the dollar. Risks to the euro's rally include European debt issues, geopolitical tensions, and potential flight-to-safety flows into the dollar.

The Euro has rallied 16.23% against the U.S. dollar in 2025, breaking key technical resistance and maintaining a bullish trend. FXE ETF effectively tracks the Euro/USD exchange rate, offering liquidity and convenience for investors seeking Euro exposure in standard brokerage accounts. Despite the Euro's strength versus the dollar, gold has outperformed both, becoming the second-largest reserve asset for central banks, surpassing the Euro.
SEC filings for FXE aren't indexed yet (common for recently launched funds). Browse the issuer's filings on SEC EDGAR directly.