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Euro Speculators Eye Near One-Month Highs
9 Feb
Summary
- Large speculators increased Euro futures net long positions.
- Speculator net long contracts rose by 31,227 recently.
- The net long position reached 163,361 contracts by Feb 3rd.
Large currency speculators have demonstrated a growing optimism towards the Euro, pushing their net long positions in Euro futures to a near one-month peak. This significant shift in sentiment is detailed in the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Reported through February 3, 2026, non-commercial futures contracts, typically managed by large speculators and hedge funds, reflected a net long position of 163,361 contracts. This figure represents a substantial increase, with a weekly addition of 31,227 net long contracts.
The data highlights a clear trend of increased speculative interest in the Euro, suggesting these major market participants anticipate a strengthening of the currency in the near future.
