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2026.05.2919:30:00UTC+00Speculators Edge Deeper Into Brazilian Real as Net Longs Tick Up to 71.7K

Speculative positioning in the Brazilian real strengthened slightly, with net long positions rising to 71.7K contracts, up from 71.0K previously, according to the latest Commitments of Traders data released on 29 May 2026 by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

The increase, while modest, signals that traders have marginally boosted their bullish bets on the BRL. The move suggests a steady, if cautious, confidence in Brazil’s currency among speculative investors, as net long exposure continues to trend higher rather than retracing.

With positioning now above the prior 71.0K reading, market participants will be watching upcoming economic data and policy signals from Brazil for confirmation that this incremental optimism toward the real is justified—or whether sentiment may begin to reverse in the weeks ahead.

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