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2026.07.2419:30:00UTC+00Speculators Deepen Bearish Bets on Yen as Net Short Positions Widen

Speculative traders increased their bearish exposure to the Japanese yen, with CFTC JPY speculative net positions falling further into negative territory, according to data updated on 24 July 2026. Net positions declined from -122.7K previously to -152.1K, signalling a notable build-up in short bets against the currency.

The widening net short position suggests growing expectations among market participants that the yen could weaken further, or at least remain under pressure. While the data do not explain the drivers behind the move, the scale of the increase in negative positioning points to a strengthening consensus among speculators against the Japanese currency in the current trading environment.

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