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French Finance Minister may put Forex volatility on G7 agenda
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on February 3, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 3, 2026
Quick Summary
French Finance Minister considers adding Forex volatility to the G7 agenda due to U.S. dollar weakness, impacting global finance.
French Finance Minister Considers Adding Forex Volatility to G7 Agenda
Forex Volatility and G7 Discussions
PARIS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said on Tuesday he may put foreign exchange volatility on the G7 agenda depending on global developments.
Impact of U.S. Dollar Weakness
The U.S. dollar has weakened significantly against the euro in the past couple of weeks raising concerns among most central banks.
G7's Joint Instruments for Global Imbalances
The Finance Ministers of the G7 countries have agreed on joint instruments to address global imbalances such as the supply of so-called rare earths, Lescure told reporters in Paris.
U.S. Strategic Stockpile Announcement
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday a plan to launch a strategic stockpile of critical minerals backed by $10 billion in seed funding.
(Reporting by Leigh Thomas and Inti Landauro; Editing by Richard Lough)
Key Takeaways
- •French Finance Minister may address Forex volatility at G7.
- •U.S. dollar weakness raises central bank concerns.
- •G7 countries agree on instruments for global imbalances.
- •U.S. plans $10 billion strategic stockpile for minerals.
- •Forex volatility linked to global economic developments.
Frequently Asked Questions about French Finance Minister may put Forex volatility on G7 agenda
1What is foreign exchange?
Foreign exchange, or forex, refers to the global marketplace where currencies are traded. It involves the conversion of one currency into another and is essential for international trade.
