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26.06.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Deepen Bearish Bets on Australian Dollar as Net Shorts Widen to -13K

Speculative positioning in the Australian dollar turned notably more bearish, with CFTC AUD speculative net positions falling to -13.0K from a previous -4.1K, according to data updated on 26 June 2026.

The widening of net short positions suggests that traders are increasingly positioning against the Aussie, potentially reflecting expectations of weaker domestic growth, softer commodity demand, or a relatively less hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia compared with other major central banks. The move from -4.1K to -13.0K marks a clear deterioration in sentiment toward the currency.

While the data do not reveal the underlying drivers, the shift in positioning underscores growing pessimism among speculative investors and may add pressure on the AUD in the near term as markets reassess the outlook for Australia’s economy and its terms of trade.

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