<p>Currently trading at 1.083 against USD, lowest since April 2017, the single currency has plunged -2.4% in the first half of February. This follows a -1% decline in January. Disappointing economic data, renewed speculations on further rate cut by ECB and intensified global uncertainty as driven by coronavirus outbreak originated in China ar
CFTC Commitments of Traders – Traders Continued to Bet Lower EUR on Disappointing Economic Data
<p>As suggested in the CFTC Commitments of Traders report in the week ended February 18, NET LENGTH in USD Index gained +4 742 contracts to 24 228. Speculative long positions dropped -1 314 contracts and short positions dropped -6 056 contracts. Concerning European currencies, NET SHORT for EUR futures increased +5 838 contracts to 91 [&helli
US Dollar May Lose Appeal this Year if Market Sentiment Improves and US Growth Slows
<p>As the world’s largest reserve currency, movement of US dollar reflects its two roles. First, the strength of USD reflects the well being of the domestic economic developments. The greenback rises against other currencies if US’ economy is expected to perform better than others. Second, as the world’s biggest risk-free asset, demand for US
CFTC Commitments of Traders – NET LENGTH for USD Futures Shrank as Market Sentiment Improved
<p>As suggested in the CFTC Commitments of Traders report in the week ended December 31. NET LENGTH in USD Index dropped -1 177 contracts to 12 054. Speculative long positions added +907 contracts and short positions added +2 084 contracts. Concerning European currencies, NET SHORT for EUR futures added +1 402 contracts to 74 345. […]
CFTC Commitments of Traders – NET SHORT on Safe Haven Currencies Fell as Risk Sentiment Improved
<p>As suggested in the CFTC Commitments of Traders report in the week ended January 7. NET LENGTH in USD Index added +414 contracts to 12 468. Speculative long positions dropped -1 120 contracts and short positions fell -1 534 contracts. Concerning European currencies, NET SHORT for EUR futures declined -12 681 contracts to 61 664. […]
CFTC Commitments of Traders – NET LENGTH for DXY Index Futures Climbed Mildly Higher
<p>As suggested in the CFTC Commitments of Traders report in the week ended January 14. NET LENGTH in USD Index added +795 contracts to 13 263. Speculative long positions gaomed +1 765 contracts and short positions added +970 contracts. Concerning European currencies, NET SHORT for EUR futures declined -13 482 contracts to 48 182. NET [&helli
CFTC Commitments of Traders – Crude Oil Prices Slumped as OPEC+ Failed to Agree on Further Output Cut
<p>According to the CFTC Commitments of Traders report for the week ended March 3, NET LENGTH for crude oil futures plunged -43 097 contracts to 388 369 for the week. Speculative long positions added +5 106 contracts while shorts jumped -48 203 contracts. NET LENGTH for crude oil futures will decline further in the coming […]
Saudi’s Oil War to Lead to Oversupply in 2Q20, Driving Away High-Cost Producers
<p>Oil market roiled by the surprising collapse of OPEC+ talk. For the time since late 2016, OPEC members and a number of non-OPEC oil producers failed to agree on a deal to limit output, as Russia refused to commit. In response, Saudi Arabia, the largest producer in OPEC and the second in the world, launched […]
US Crude Oil Inventory Jumped amidst Price Selloff
<p>The report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that total crude oil and petroleum products (ex. SPR) stocks slumped -7.58 mmb to 1271.01 mmb in the week ended March 6. Crude oil inventory soared +7.66 mmb (consensus: +2.27 mmb) to 451.78 mmb. Stockpile rose in 3 out of 5 PADDs. PADD 3 (Gulf […]
CFTC Commitments of Traders – Net Length on USD Index Futures Halved on Improved Risk Appetite
<p>As suggested in the CFTC Commitments of Traders report in the week ended December 17. NET LENGTH in USD Index declined -10 565 contracts to 11 696. Speculative long positions fell -7 706 contracts and short positions gained +2 859 contracts. Concerning European currencies, NET SHORT for EUR futures fell -1 949 contracts to 65 […]