The European Central Bank has published its euro reference rate for 9 November 2026, setting the euro at 1.1193 US dollars. This is a daily fixing rather than a policy announcement, so it reflects the prevailing market rate at the time of calculation instead of a new monetary decision. The level is a snapshot of relative currency value: a figure near 1.12 indicates the euro trading at a modest premium to the dollar, and changes in this rate transmit through interest rate differentials, relative inflation expectations, and risk sentiment that shape cross-border capital flows. Exporters, importers, and dollar-denominated debt holders in the eurozone are the most directly exposed to moves around this level, as is the euro-dollar pair itself, which traders use as a benchmark for broader dollar strength. The next catalyst to watch is the ECB's subsequent reference rate publications and the Federal Reserve's policy communication, since shifts in the expected policy path between the two central banks typically drive the next leg in the pair.
1.1193 USD = 1 EUR 2026-11-09 ECB Reference rate
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