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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Latest: Speculators Deepen Bearish Bets on Australian Dollar as Net Shorts Hit -117.3K | Trading Alert

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Speculative sentiment toward the Australian dollar has turned increasingly negative, with CFTC AUD speculative net positions widening further into bearish territory. According to the latest data updated on 16 October 2026, net positions declined to -117.3K from a previous level of -98.6K.

The move reflects a notable increase in short interest, suggesting that traders and investors are positioning more aggressively against the Australian currency. The shift from -98.6K to -117.3K underscores mounting skepticism around the AUD’s near-term prospects in global markets, as speculative participants continue to expand their net short exposure.


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