This report analyses the performance of non-commercial positioning in FX futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, valuing market sentiment in search of any extreme levels that could represent a risk of significant changes in the spot market.
USD short positioning increased slightly ahead of month-end in the week ended 27 May. Overall, there was a reduction in net shorts in May, even if USD positioning remains towards the low end of the distribution of the past few years.
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