CFTC reports speculators short US dollar most since June 2025

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Speculators have shifted to the most significant short position on the US dollar since June 2025, according to a report by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This trend has been influenced by recent Federal Reserve communications that have shaped currency trading strategies, leading to more bearish views on the dollar. Additionally, the CFTC’s transparency initiatives have highlighted these speculative movements amid volatile international trade dynamics.

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