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June 18, 2026

FX Sentiment Report

Weekly UpdateFXCommoditiesOther

The report highlights a significant surge in bullish USD sentiment to $27.8bn following market volatility and geopolitical concerns. Meanwhile, speculative positions in CAD and JPY remain heavily skewed toward the short side.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Aggregate USD long positions increased by $11.3bn w/w to $27.8bn, the highest level since early February 2025.
  • 2.CAD and JPY are facing historically extended bearish bets, with CAD shorts nearing 2024 record levels.
  • 3.EUR long positions were decimated, falling $5.1bn w/w to a near-neutral position of $2.0bn.

Table of Contents

  • Bullish USD Bet Surges Into Early June
  • CAD — NON-COMMERCIAL POSITIONING
  • Global Foreign Exchange

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