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2026.10.1619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Deepen Bearish Bets on Kiwi as CFTC NZD Net Shorts Widen

Speculative investors have sharply increased their bearish positions on the New Zealand dollar, according to the latest Commitments of Traders data. As of 16 October 2026, CFTC figures show NZD speculative net positions deteriorating to -47.0K, down from a previous reading of -29.3K.

The widening negative balance indicates that traders are holding significantly larger net short positions in the kiwi than before, reflecting growing pessimism or hedging against further weakness in the currency. The shift from -29.3K to -47.0K underscores a notable change in sentiment, with more market participants positioning for potential downside in the New Zealand dollar. Traders and investors will be watching upcoming economic data and policy signals closely to see whether this bearish momentum continues or begins to unwind in the weeks ahead.

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