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20.02.202620:30:00UTC+00NZD Bearish Bets Edge Lower as CFTC Net Shorts Deepen Slightly

Speculative positioning on the New Zealand dollar turned marginally more negative, according to the latest data on CFTC NZD speculative net positions updated on 20 February 2026. Net positions slipped to -35.0K contracts, down slightly from the previous reading of -34.9K.

The small increase in net short positions suggests that traders remain broadly bearish on the New Zealand dollar, though without a sharp escalation in pessimism. The incremental move underscores a continuation, rather than a reversal, of existing sentiment toward the NZD in the futures market. Investors will be watching upcoming economic data and central bank signals for any catalyst that might shift positioning more decisively.

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