The euro crept toward its highest level in nearly four years on Thursday while the yen held to gains following more progress on trade deals between the United States and its largest trading partners,

“Further euro strength is likely to be self-defeating,” said Valentin Marinov, a currency strategist at Crédit Agricole, a French bank. Exports were already likely to weaken and become a drag on the eurozone economy because of U.S. tariffs and European government policies that would encourage more imports.

There were tears, distress and disbelief for Italy's players after a 2-1 loss to England after extra time in the Women’s European Championship semifinals.

Siempre al límite, Inglaterra sobrevivió a otra eliminación casi inevitable y avanzó a otra final de la Eurocopa femenina. Las campeonas

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European companies are facing increasing pressure due to China's alleged currency manipulation to keep its yuan weak, a study by the German Economic Institute showed, as EU leaders prepared for a summit in Beijing aimed at navigating trade disputes.