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May 28, 2026

FX Sentiment Report

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Speculative USD long positions rose sharply to $10.5bn as markets repriced Fed tightening expectations. Sentiment shifted negatively for the CAD, GBP, JPY, and EUR, while AUD bullishness hit record gross long levels.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Aggregate USD long positions climbed by $5.5bn to $10.5bn, driven by repricing of Fed tightening expectations.
  • 2.The AUD remains the largest net long position at $6.1bn, with bullish gross long positioning reaching a fresh record high.
  • 3.Sentiment towards the CAD turned more bearish, with the net short position widening to $2.3bn due to increased gross shorts.

Table of Contents

  • Bullish USD Long Position Rebuilds On Fed Repricing
  • CAD — NON-COMMERCIAL POSITIONING

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Authors

Shaun OsborneEric Theoret

Securities

USDCADAUDXAU

Themes

Fed Repricing and Tightening ExpectationsCFTC Speculative Sentiment Trends

Regions

North AmericaEuropeUKUnited StatesCanadaJapan