Large currency speculators slightly increased their net short position in Euro futures, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The non-commercial futures contracts of Euro futures, traded by large speculators and hedge funds, totaled a net short position of 42,616 contracts in the data reported through September 08, 2026.
The position change represents a weekly addition of 17,691 net positions, indicating that large speculators continued to build their bearish stance on the Euro during the reporting period. This increase in short positions suggests that institutional traders and hedge funds are maintaining their cautious outlook on the currency's near-term prospects.
The data was released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and covers the period through September 08, 2026. The CFTC's Commitment of Traders reports provide insights into the positions held by large speculators and hedge funds in various futures markets, offering valuable information about institutional sentiment toward different currencies and commodities.
