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2026.06.0519:30:00UTC+00Yen Bears Deepen Bets as CFTC Net Short Positions Widen to -129.6K

Speculative traders have increased their bearish bets on the Japanese yen, with CFTC JPY speculative net positions declining to -129.6K, according to data updated on 05 June 2026. This marks a notable increase in net short exposure from the previous reading of -114.7K.

The widening negative balance indicates that leveraged funds and other speculative participants are growing more confident in continued yen weakness. The shift from -114.7K to -129.6K suggests that market sentiment has moved further against the currency, as more traders position for depreciation rather than a rebound. Investors will be watching upcoming macroeconomic releases and central bank signals from Japan for any catalyst that could challenge or reinforce this increasingly bearish stance on the yen.

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