FX.co ★ Speculators Deepen Net Short Bets on New Zealand Dollar, CFTC Data Show

Speculative traders have modestly increased their bearish positions on the New Zealand dollar, according to the latest Commitments of Traders data released on 13 February 2026. Net speculative positions on NZD fell to -34.9K contracts, down from -34.3K previously.

The move reflects a slight strengthening in negative sentiment toward the kiwi, with net shorts expanding by 0.6K contracts over the latest reporting period. While the shift is incremental rather than dramatic, it suggests that market participants remain cautious on the New Zealand currency’s near‑term outlook, maintaining and slightly adding to their net short exposure.