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05.12.202520:30:00UTC+00GBP Net Speculative Positions Continue Downward Trend amid Market Uncertainty

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released its latest data on GBP speculative net positions, revealing a deeper dive into bearish territory. As of December 5th, 2025, the net positions have dropped to -20.3K from the previous -16.8K, indicating an increase in short positions amongst traders and investors.

This downturn reflects growing uncertainty and pessimism surrounding the UK economy, with market participants perhaps reacting to recent macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical developments that have shaken confidence. The data suggests that speculators are betting on further weakening of the GBP against other major currencies.

Analysts suggest that the continuation of this trend could signal trouble for the GBP if underlying economic issues are not addressed. The increasing negative sentiment might urge policymakers to seek strategies to stabilize the currency and restore investor confidence. For now, the financial market will closely watch future data releases to gauge the enduring impact of this speculative shift on the GBP.

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