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2026.06.0519:30:00UTC+00Speculators Trim NZD Short Bets as CFTC Data Shows Moderating Bearishness

Speculative sentiment toward the New Zealand dollar has turned slightly less negative, according to the latest data on CFTC NZD speculative net positions updated on 5 June 2026. Net short positions narrowed to -28.2K contracts, compared with -34.2K previously.

While positioning remains firmly in bearish territory, the reduction in net shorts suggests some investors are scaling back their pessimism on the kiwi. The move could reflect profit-taking after earlier NZD weakness or a cautious reassessment of New Zealand’s macroeconomic outlook.

Market participants will be watching upcoming domestic data and global risk sentiment to see whether this shift marks the beginning of a more sustained moderation in negative bets or merely a pause in broader downside positioning on the currency.

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