US Dollar Speculators Shift from Long to Short Positions
US dollar net speculative long positions turn net short
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Recent data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shows that large speculators in the US dollar futures market have shifted to a net short position of 479 contracts as of May 19, 2026, a significant decrease of 3,666 contracts from the previous week.
- 01Large currency speculators have changed their stance on the US dollar futures market.
- 02As of May 19, 2026, the net short position stands at 479 contracts.
- 03This represents a substantial decline of 3,666 contracts from the prior week.
- 04The data is derived from the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) report.
- 05The shift indicates changing market sentiment among hedge funds and speculators.
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According to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) report from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), large currency speculators have reversed their positions in the US dollar futures market, moving to a net short position of 479 contracts as of May 19, 2026. This marks a significant decline of 3,666 contracts from the previous week, indicating a shift in market sentiment among large speculators and hedge funds. The data highlights the evolving dynamics in the currency futures market, reflecting changes in trader expectations regarding the US dollar's performance.
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