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2026.07.0619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Deepen Net Short Bets on Yen as CFTC Positions Slide Further

Speculative traders have increased their net short exposure to the Japanese yen, according to the latest CFTC data updated on 06 July 2026. The JPY speculative net positions fell to -155.1K from a previous level of -146.1K, signaling a further build-up in bearish bets against the currency.

The widening negative balance indicates that market participants are more aggressively positioning for yen weakness. The move from -146.1K to -155.1K reflects a growing conviction among speculators that current macro or policy dynamics may continue to weigh on Japan’s currency, even as global investors monitor shifts in interest rate expectations and broader risk sentiment.

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