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10.07.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Deepen Bearish Bets on New Zealand Dollar as Net Shorts Widen

Speculative positioning in the New Zealand dollar turned more negative in the latest reporting period, with net short contracts expanding further, according to data updated on 10 July 2026.

The CFTC NZD speculative net positions fell from -63.3K previously to -65.2K, indicating that traders have increased their bearish bets on the New Zealand currency. The move suggests that market participants are growing more cautious or pessimistic on the NZD, as the overall balance of futures and options positions shifts further into negative territory.

While the data do not reveal the drivers behind the positioning change, the continued build-up in net shorts will be closely watched by traders and investors tracking sentiment toward New Zealand’s currency in global FX markets.

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