The euro has fallen to its lowest point against the dollar in 10 months, amid the ongoing debt crisis in Greece.
It traded at $1.3436 in the morning, its lowest point since May 2009. Concerns over Greece's ability to finance its debts have strained the euro for weeks.
The pound also fell 0.4 per cent, trading at $1.4936, amid worries of a hung parliament and massive debt.
While Greece is attempting to sort out its finances, its proposed austerity measures, such as changing pension plans and raising taxes, have incited large street protests. Greece's biggest public sector union has called for a 24-hour strike on 16 March in response to Athens' expected plans.
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso told Austrian newspaper Kurier that EU governments should exercise more discipline with their public finances.
"Every euro spent to finance the debt cannot be used for schools, hospitals or innovation," Barroso said.
The  reached a ten-month low against the US dollar earlier today over concerns about Greece's debt crisis.
Euro banknotes.
The euro traded at US$1.3436 in the morning, a level not seen since May of last year, although it finished the day back up at $1.3606.

It was, however, up 0.6% against the British pound, at 90.76 pence. The pound also fell today, reaching a trading level of $1.4936 after a loss of 0.4%.

"The spike lower this morning indicates market nervousness about the prospects of a Greek bailout - the message coming out of Europe is still confused," commented an analysts for CMC Markets, Michael Hewson, as quoted by Agence France-Presse.