CFTC data shows eurozone EUR non-commercial net positions fell to \u20ac174.5K. The previous reading was \u20ac180.3K.<\/p>\n
We’ve noted the latest CFTC data showing speculative net long positions in the Euro have decreased for a second straight week. This indicates large traders are trimming their bullish bets on the currency. This pullback in optimism is a signal we should not ignore.<\/p>\n
This shift in positioning aligns with recent economic releases, where Eurozone Manufacturing PMI unexpectedly dipped to 48.2, missing the forecast of 49.5 and signaling a contraction. At the same time, recent US inflation data came in slightly hotter than expected, reinforcing the view that the Federal Reserve will maintain a hawkish stance for longer than the European Central Bank. This policy divergence is a classic driver for a weaker Euro relative to the dollar.<\/p>\n
In response, we should consider buying downside protection on the Euro. Purchasing EUR\/USD put options with expiries in the next four to six weeks could be a prudent move to capitalize on further weakness. Implied volatility has edged up but is still well below the peaks we saw in late 2025, making options relatively affordable.<\/p>\n
For those looking for a less directional trade, selling out-of-the-money call spreads on the Euro is another viable strategy. This approach allows us to collect premium while betting that the Euro’s upside will be limited in the near term. This is a sensible way to express a neutral-to-bearish view without committing to a significant downward move.<\/p>\n
We must remember how quickly sentiment turned back in the second half of 2025 when positioning became overly crowded. While the current \u20ac174.5K net long is not an extreme reading historically, the trend is now clearly pointing towards reduced conviction from the bulls. Watching the flow of new economic data over the coming days will be critical.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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