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24.04.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Deepen Net Short Bets on Yen as CFTC JPY Positioning Hits -94.5K

Speculative traders have increased their bearish bets on the Japanese yen, with CFTC JPY speculative net positions widening to -94.5K from -83.2K, according to data updated on 24 April 2026.

The deeper net short positioning suggests that market participants are reinforcing expectations against the yen, potentially reflecting continued pressure from interest rate differentials and policy divergence with other major economies. The move from -83.2K to -94.5K underscores a growing consensus among speculators that the Japanese currency may remain under strain in the near term.

While the data captures only speculative futures positioning, the sustained build-up of short yen exposure is likely to be closely watched by FX traders and policymakers alike, as it may amplify volatility if market sentiment shifts abruptly.

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