This week on the podcast, currency analyst Lee Hardman explains why the markets are optimistic and seemingly, in risk-seeking mode.

Europe is seeing eased lockdowns, improving economic indicators and the Franco-German recovery fund proposal pick up steam, prompting the question: is the euro finally at a turning point, or is it just another false dawn?

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