EUR & NPR - Markets & outlook
Euro - EUR:
14 February 2026
Key Developments Affecting the Euro (EUR):
1. Digital Euro Legislation Progress: The European Parliament is set to vote on the digital euro in June 2026, following the European Council's approval in December 2025. (en.wikipedia.org)
2. ECB's Inflation Management: The European Central Bank (ECB) is closely monitoring inflation, with a 10% appreciation in the euro projected to reduce inflation by 0.6 percentage points over three years. (ecb.europa.eu)
3. Euro's Global Role Enhancement: Discussions are underway about increasing the euro's role in the global monetary system, especially as the U.S. dollar's dominance appears to be waning. (ecb.europa.eu)
4. ECB's Monetary Policy Outlook: The ECB is expected to maintain its accommodative monetary policy stance, with interest rates projected to stabilize in late 2026. (ainvest.com)
These developments are shaping the economic landscape and influencing the EUR's performance in the global market.
Nepalese rupee - NPR:
February 14, 2026
Recent Developments Affecting the Nepalese Rupee (NPR):
1. Monetary Policy Adjustments (July 2025): The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) introduced a flexible and expansionary monetary policy for the fiscal year 2025/26, lowering the policy rate from 5% to 4.5% to stimulate economic growth. (bestexchangerates.com)
2. Pro-Monarchy Protests (March–May 2025): Nationwide demonstrations advocating for the restoration of the Hindu monarchy led to political instability, including clashes with security forces and the imposition of curfews in Kathmandu. (bestexchangerates.com)
3. Teachers' Strike (April 2025): Public school teachers initiated an indefinite strike across all 77 districts, demanding job security and opposing the government's proposed School Education Bill, which they argued undermined their rights. (bestexchangerates.com)
4. Gen Z Protests and Political Unrest (September 2025): Massive anti-corruption protests, primarily led by young citizens, resulted in the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and the appointment of Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister. (bestexchangerates.com)
These events have contributed to economic uncertainty and currency volatility, impacting the NPR's exchange rate.
