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FX Quant Fund Positioning Data

There have been no substantial changes in the aggregated positions since last week except for an increase in the short kiwi position.

With risk events looming traders scaled back one way bets against most currencies,

Leveraged funds decreased their USD exposure for the first time in eight weeks.

Business confidence near multi-year highs yet consumer confidence near multi-year lows.

In the week ahead, investors will be focusing on the outcome of Wednesday’s Fed policy meeting.

The most substantial change in terms of positioning this week has been the cut in the long AUD, NZD and

• The CFTC release highlights several themes: 1) With a net long $29bn USD position,

Leveraged funds increased their exposure to the USD for the 7th consecutive week,

In the week ahead, investors will be looking ahead to Friday’s U.S. data on retail sales and

The main change in terms of positioning this week has been the increase in the short JPY and long CAD position.

• The net long USD position rose to $34bn; however as opposed to a long USD market,

The RBA lowered its GDP growth and near-term inflation forecasts in the August Statement on Monetary Policy (SMP).