G10 FX Strategy | Global A Shift Back to Higher Short USD Positioning
Key Takeaways: Options pricing data reveals that investors have increased long positions in EUR and reduced short positions in NZD, while expanding short positions in USD (DXY). In the futures market, investors have cut back on short USD (DXY) and long JPY positions, while increasing short positions in CAD and NZD. Overall, options data indicate that tactical investors are currently favoring long positions in GBP and EUR, while holding short positions in USD (DXY). Futures market positioning shows a preference for long EUR and JPY, alongside short CAD and NZD positions.

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