The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released its latest report on speculative net positions for the Canadian dollar, reflecting an intensifying bearish sentiment among investors. As of December 2, 2025, the net speculative positions on the CAD have reached a negative benchmark of -145.1K, marking a further decline from the previously recorded -136.7K.
This growing bearish sentiment towards the Canadian dollar indicates that speculators are increasingly betting against the currency. The rise in net short positions suggests that traders might be anticipating unfavorable economic conditions or market pressure that could weaken the CAD further. Exchange rates, global economic uncertainty, or the Bank of Canada's monetary policies could all be contributing to this increase in pessimism.
Such dynamics in speculative positions often serve as a barometer for broader market expectations and can exert pressure on the currency markets. Analysts and investors will be closely monitoring any subsequent adjustments, as well as any economic indicators out of Canada, for further clues about the CAD's trajectory in the coming months.
