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2026.08.2819:30:00UTC+00Euro Shorts Narrow as Speculators Trim Bearish Bets on the Euro/title

Speculative traders have scaled back their bearish positions on the euro, with the latest CFTC data showing a notable narrowing in net short exposure. According to figures updated on 28 August 2026, EUR speculative net positions improved to -36.4K contracts, compared with -59.1K previously.

The shift indicates that while sentiment toward the euro remains negative overall, the intensity of the bearish stance has eased. A reduction in net short positions can signal that some investors are locking in profits on previous downside bets or cautiously reassessing the macro outlook for the Euro Zone and its currency. Market participants will now be watching upcoming economic releases and central bank communications to gauge whether this moderation in pessimism toward the euro continues./body

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