Elev8 broker analyses latest CFTC COT report on currency…
By Kar Yong Ang, financial market analyst at Elev8 broker
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According to the latest CFTC Commitments of Traders report, large speculators increased short positions in the Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar, and Japanese yen. Meanwhile, investors added long positions in the Swiss franc amid safe-haven demand.
Why it matters
The report "helps them identify extreme situations that may indicate the presence of overbought or oversold conditions" and "anticipate potential trend reversals when positioning becomes crowded."
Key facts
- Large speculators added 16,928 short contracts in the Australian dollar, 14,461 in the New Zealand dollar, and 13,557 in the Japanese yen.
- Swiss franc net-long positions rose by 1,972 contracts driven by safe-haven demand.
- The Japanese yen is the most overbought currency at 49,493 net-long contracts, while the euro and Australian dollar remain the most oversold.
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Key Facts The CFTC releases its Commitments of Traders report weekly, usually on Fridays; Elev8 broker scores non-commercial net positions on a 0–100 relative sentiment scale over three years. Large speculators added 16,928 short positions in the Australian dollar, 14,461 in the New Zealand dollar and 13,557 short contracts in the Japanese yen. Swiss franc longs rose by 1,972 positions on safe-hav…