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03.04.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Deepen Bearish Bets on Yen as Net Shorts Widen to -72.9K

Speculative traders increased their bearish positions on the Japanese yen, with CFTC JPY speculative net positions falling to -72.9K, down from -62.8K previously, according to data updated on 03 April 2026. The widening negative balance signals that markets are leaning more heavily against the yen than in the prior reporting period.

The move deeper into net short territory suggests that investors are positioning for further yen weakness, potentially reflecting expectations of continued monetary divergence or relative underperformance versus major peers. The shift from -62.8K to -72.9K underscores a growing conviction among speculative participants that the currency may face additional downside pressure in the near term.

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