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2025.08.0119:30:00UTC+00Canadian Dollar Goes Deeper into the Red as Speculative Net Positions Drop Further

The Canadian dollar is witnessing heightened bearish sentiment as the latest Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) data reveal a significant drop in speculative net positions. The updated figures dated August 1, 2025, show that the positions have plummeted to -76.4K, a notable decrease from the previous -70.3K.

This downward trend in net positions indicates that traders and speculators are increasingly placing bets against the Canadian dollar. The CAD's vulnerability in the forex market comes amidst ongoing economic concerns and influences, including fluctuating oil prices, global market instability, and domestic financial policies impacting investor confidence.

As the CAD continues to navigate the turbulent economic waters, these changes in net positions highlight a prevailing cautious approach among market players towards the Canadian economy. Stakeholders will keep a close watch on how this scenario plays out, especially in light of global economic conditions and Canada's fiscal policy responses.

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