FX.co ★ Speculators Deepen Bearish Bets on Aussie Dollar as Net Shorts Hit -98.6K

Speculative sentiment toward the Australian dollar deteriorated further, with net positions on the AUD falling to -98.6K, according to the latest Commitments of Traders data released on 09 October 2026. This marks a notable increase in bearish positioning from the previous level of -63.2K.

The widening negative balance in CFTC AUD speculative net positions suggests that traders are substantially adding to short bets against the Australian dollar. The shift indicates growing skepticism toward the currency’s near-term prospects, with market participants positioning for continued weakness rather than a rebound.