US Dollar Speculative Long Positions Hit Seven-Week Low
US dollar net speculative long positions drop sharply to seven-week low
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Large currency speculators have significantly reduced their net long positions in the US dollar futures market, with net long positions dropping to 4,508 contracts, the lowest in seven weeks. Despite this decline, overall positioning remains close to a one-year high, according to the latest data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
- 01Net long positions in US dollar futures fell to 4,508 contracts.
- 02This marks a decrease of 3,815 contracts from the previous week.
- 03Current net longs represent a seven-week low.
- 04Overall positioning remains near a one-year high.
- 05Data is sourced from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
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According to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) report from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), large currency speculators have sharply reduced their net long positions in the US dollar futures market. As of May 5, 2026, net long positions totaled 4,508 contracts, reflecting a significant drop of 3,815 contracts from the previous week. This decline brings net long positions to a seven-week low. Despite this reduction, the overall positioning of speculators remains close to a one-year high, indicating sustained interest in the US dollar among large speculators and hedge funds.
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