Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Trust
For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed May 8, 2025.
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Mar 31, 2025 · Filed May 8, 2025
FXE$102.77-0.7%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-07.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-08.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
Compared 27 previous paragraphs and 25 current paragraphs.
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Tables are not compared: 1 previous and 1 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (2)
Current report
The Euro (EUR/USD) saw positive performance in the first quarter of 2025, largely supported by US dollar (USD) weakness. Macroeconomic concerns reignited by President Trump’s shifting global tariff policies and growing stagflation fears dented consumer, investor, as well as business sentiment in the US, leading to a sharp downturn in domestic financial markets. In addition, European currencies have been propped up by major defense and infrastructure spending plans which are expected to boost the region’s growth prospects. More specifically, the European Commission announced the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030 in March, which enables over €800 billion to strengthen the continent’s defense capabilities.
Current report
The Euro (EUR/USD) posted a loss in the first quarter of 2024 though price action was largely driven by USD moves. The Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer rhetoric and stickier-than-expected US inflation pushed out expectations for US rate cuts; higher rates generally provide support for the country’s currency. US economic resilience and heightened geopolitical tensions also boosted demand for the USD, which is traditionally seen as a safe haven. In comparison, the European Central Bank (“ECB”) was more dovish, looking to cut rates earlier than the Fed, and its economy was notably softer.
Removed paragraphs (4)
Previous report
The euro (EUR/USD) ended the third quarter of 2024 higher, supported by a weaker US dollar. The greenback retreated on dovish sentiment leading into the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) first rate cut in September and the surprise hike in Japanese rates, which led to a rapid unwind of the US dollar, Japanese yen carry trade (i.e., borrowing in the Japanese yen and investing it in a higher yielding asset like US treasuries). Disappointing US labor data also briefly reignited US hard landing concerns but there were also worries about sticky inflation and weaker growth in the Eurozone. Markets also became concerned about the US election and its impact on the economy, which further weighed on the US dollar, boosting the pair.
Previous report
The euro (EUR/USD) ended the third quarter of 2023 in negative territory. In addition to renewed dollar strength, the pair was further pressured by weaker Eurozone economic outlook. Unlike the Fed which has kept to its more hawkish messaging, keeping open chances for further hikes, the European Central Bank (ECB) has already signaled its September hike to be its last. The US economy was also expected to outperform the Eurozone as suggested by the EU’s economic growth forecasts – domestic demand continued to falter amid high inflation and the Eurozone PMI continued to signal a contraction.
Previous report
The euro (EUR/USD) posted positive performance in the first three quarters of 2024, mainly due to dollar-driven gains in the third quarter. The pair was initially pressured in the first quarter as the Fed’s higher-for-longer rhetoric and stickier-than-expected US inflation repeatedly pushed out expectations for US rate cuts. In comparison, the European Central Bank (ECB) was more dovish given its noticeably weaker economy, officially kicking off its easing cycle in June. However, the US dollar turned sharply lower in the third quarter after the Fed officially kicked off its own easing cycle, the Bank of Japan surprised markets with a rate hike, and concerns about the impact of the US election grew.
Previous report
The euro (EUR/USD) ended the first three quarters of 2023 slightly lower with US dollar moves accounting for the bulk of the price action though the European Central Bank’s persistently hawkish rhetoric provided some support in the second quarter. The greenback swayed sharply between gains and losses through most of the period as expectations that the Fed will soon start to back down from its aggressive rate hikes grew, and then dimmed repeatedly as a result of the banking sector turmoil, US debt ceiling debacle, inflation prints and Fed comments. This sent the USD, and hence the pair on a mini rollercoaster ride through the first half of the year. The currency pair depreciated in the third quarter, pressured by renewed dollar strength – the Fed’s hawkish-for-longer rhetoric compared to the ECB and US economic resilience helped the dollar rebound to its highest since November 2022.
Reworded paragraphs (5)
Previous wording
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “outlook” and “estimate” and other similar words. Forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Various factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. These factors include fluctuations in the price of the euro, as the value of the Shares relates directly to the value of the euro held by the Trust and price fluctuations could materially adversely affect an investment in the Shares. Readers are urged to review the “Risk Factors” section contained in the Trust’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K for a description of other risks and uncertainties that may affect an investment in the Shares.
Current wording
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “outlook” and “estimate” and other similar words. Forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Various factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. These factors include fluctuations in the price of the euro, as the value of the Shares relates directly to the value of the euro held by the Trust and price fluctuations could materially adversely affect an investment in the Shares. Readers are urged to review the “Risk Factors” section contained in the Trust’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, together with the modified risk factor included in Item IA of this report, for a description of other risks and uncertainties that may affect an investment in the Shares.
Previous wording
The Trust does not have any material cash requirements as of the end of the latest fiscal period. The Sponsor is not aware of any known trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will result in, or are reasonably likely to result in, material changes to the Trust’s liquidity and capital resources needs. The Trust’s Depository, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., London Branch, maintains two deposit accounts for the Trust, a primary deposit account that may earn interest and a secondary deposit account that does not earn interest. Interest on the primary deposit account, if any, accrues daily and is paid monthly. The interest rate in effect as of September 30, 2024 was an annual nominal rate of 2.30%. The following chart provides the daily rate paid by the Depository since September 30, 2019:
Current wording
The Trust does not have any material cash requirements as of the end of the latest fiscal period. The Sponsor is not aware of any known trends, demands, commitments, events or uncertainties that will result in, or are reasonably likely to result in, material changes to the Trust’s liquidity and capital resources needs. The Trust’s Depository, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., London Branch, maintains two deposit accounts for the Trust, a primary deposit account that may earn interest and a secondary deposit account that does not earn interest. Interest on the primary deposit account, if any, accrues daily and is paid monthly. The interest rate in effect as of March 31, 2025 was an annual nominal rate of 1.50%. The following chart provides the daily rate paid by the Depository since March 31, 2020:
Previous wording
The financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements relies on estimates and assumptions that impact the Trust’s financial position and results of operations. These estimates and assumptions affect the Trust’s application of accounting policies. In addition, please refer to Note 3 to the financial statements of the Trust for further discussion of the Trust’s accounting policies and Item 7 – Management’s Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Estimates on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Current wording
The financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements relies on estimates and assumptions that impact the Trust’s financial position and results of operations. These estimates and assumptions affect the Trust’s application of accounting policies. In addition, please refer to Note 3 to the financial statements of the Trust for further discussion of the Trust’s accounting policies and Item 7 – Management’s Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Estimates included in the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Previous wording
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Trust’s net comprehensive income (loss) was, in part, impacted by market volatility resulting from expectations around the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) easing and heightened geopolitical concerns for 2024, and the US banking sector turmoil for 2023 which are considered to be unusual or infrequent events. Although the full and direct impact of Fed easing expectations, rising geopolitical tensions, and the US banking sector turmoil on the Trust’s net comprehensive income (loss) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 cannot be known, it is believed that they have each independently impacted the Closing Spot Rate, the interest rate paid by the Depository, and the global economy and markets generally, including the number of Shares created and redeemed by the Trust.
Current wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the Trust's net comprehensive income (loss) was, in part, impacted by market volatility resulting from global tariff gyrations and mounting US recession concerns for 2025, and expectations around the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) easing and heightened geopolitical concerns for 2024, which are considered to be unusual or infrequent events. Although the full and direct impact of global tariffs, US recession concerns, Fed easing expectations and rising geopolitical tensions, on the Trust's net comprehensive income (loss) during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, cannot be known, it is believed that they have each independently impacted the Closing Spot Rate, the interest rate paid by the Depository, and the global economy and markets generally, including the number of Shares created and redeemed by the Trust.
Previous wording
Additionally, the interest rate paid by the Depository has generally trended upward over the past year, slightly offset by decline in the recent quarter, to the current interest rate of 2.30%, as set forth in the FXE Rate Chart above. As long as the interest income, if any, exceeds the Sponsor's fee and the interest expense on currency deposits, the Trust will incur a net comprehensive income.
Current wording
Additionally, the interest rate paid by the Depository has generally trended downward over the past year to the current interest rate of 1.50%, as set forth in the FXE Rate Chart above. As long as the interest income, if any, exceeds the Sponsor's fee and the interest expense on currency deposits, the Trust will incur a net comprehensive income.