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21.08.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Trim Bearish Franc Bets as CFTC CHF Net Shorts Narrow

Speculative positioning in the Swiss franc has turned less negative, according to the latest data on CHF net positions. Figures updated on 21 August 2026 show that CFTC-tracked speculative net positions in the franc improved to -27.3K from a previous reading of -32.5K.

The shift indicates that while traders remain net short on the Swiss currency, bearish sentiment has eased compared with the prior period. A smaller negative balance suggests some short-covering or a modest increase in long positions, hinting that speculative investors may be reassessing downside expectations for the franc.

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