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2025.08.0819:30:00UTC+00Canadian Dollar's Bearish Sentiment Worsens as Speculative Positions Intensify

As of August 8, 2025, the latest data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reveals a deepening bearish sentiment towards the Canadian dollar. The speculative net positions in the CAD have increased from -76.4K to -79.4K, signaling a more significant inclination towards short bets against the currency.

This expansion in net short positions suggests that traders and speculators are increasingly expecting the Canadian dollar to weaken further. The increase of 3K in net shorts indicates a consolidated view amidst currency traders who might be responding to various macroeconomic factors, including Canada's economic data or broader global economic impacts affecting risk sentiment and investment strategies.

Such speculative behavior could exert continued pressure on the Canadian dollar in the short term, as market participants may look to capitalize on potential downward movements in the currency's value. Market observers will likely closely monitor upcoming economic releases and global economic conditions to gauge any shifts in sentiment or reversals in trading positions.

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