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16.10.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Boost Bullish Bets on Mexican Peso as CFTC Net Longs Jump to 15.2K

Speculative positioning in the Mexican peso strengthened further, with CFTC MXN net positions rising to 15.2K contracts, up from 10.7K previously, according to data updated on 16 October 2026. The increase signals growing optimism among traders toward the currency.

The shift from 10.7K to 15.2K in net positions reflects an expansion in bullish bets on the peso in the futures market. While the data does not detail the drivers behind the move, the higher net long positioning suggests that market participants are increasingly inclined to favor Mexico’s currency over alternatives in the current environment.

For investors and analysts watching Latin American FX, the latest CFTC figures offer a snapshot of improving sentiment toward Mexico, with positioning trends potentially influencing short‑term volatility and direction in MXN trading.

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