Euro Struggles, but Robust Services Data Stems Losses

Euro Struggles, but Robust Services Data Stems Losses
Euro banknotes are seen in this illustration taken on July 17, 2022. Dado Ruvic/Illustration/Reuters
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LONDON—The euro stayed under pressure on Tuesday after data showed eurozone manufacturing activity deteriorated this month, although a rebound in the more inflation-sensitive services sector kept losses in check.

The euro has been struggling against the dollar in particular over the past couple of weeks, after strong U.S. labor data and signs of persistent inflation have raised the chances that U.S. interest rates will rise further than many previously anticipated.