The euro weakened toward $1.18 as investors weighed a report that Christine Lagarde may step down early as president of the European Central Bank. According to the Financial Times, Lagarde is considering leaving before France’s 2027 presidential election, though no timetable has been set. If she departs early, French President Emmanuel Macron, ineligible for a third term, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz could play pivotal roles in deciding her successor. Earlier this month, reports also indicated that Fran