According to the IMM net speculators’ positioning as at November 27, 2018, USD speculators’ long positions have edged down slightly for the past two weeks.
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“Short EUR positions surged again last week. Although positions have been volatile recently, the underlying trend has been favouring a build-up of shorts.”
“GBP shorts dropped back for a third consecutive week. However, the situation regarding UK politics and Brexit remains highly uncertain. The pound remains driven by headlines regarding Brexit and fear of a crash exit from the EU is ensuring that the GBP is vulnerable.”
“Net JPY short positions have again pushed higher, moving to their largest levels since mid-October.”
“CHF net shorts edged up modestly for a second week, though recent movements have been broadly consolidative.”
“CAD shorts increased for a third consecutive with falling oil prices weighing.”
“AUD shorts dropped. Domestic data have been better than expected.”
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