COT Reports / Currencies

Currencies
The COT Report for Currencies shows the positioning of major market participants (banks, funds, producers). Extreme positioning can indicate potential market trend reversals.

Understand how big banks, hedge funds, and commercials are positioning themselves in Currencies. Analyze institutional money flows to identify historical extremes and gain a deeper understanding of underlying market dynamics.

How to Read Currency Data

Base Currency Dynamics: Most major currency futures tracked in the COT report are traded directly against the US Dollar (e.g., EUR/USD). This means a net-long position in a currency is inherently bullish for that currency and bearish for the US Dollar.

Long-Term Cycles: Currencies tend to trend for very long periods. The most powerful and reliable entry signals occur when long-standing, historically extreme net positions finally begin to unwind, signaling a macro shift.

Australian Dollar (A6)

A6

Australian Dollar futures track the AUD/USD rate. Often considered a 'commodity currency', its value broadly reflects global trade and resource demand.

British Pound (B6)

B6

British Pound futures track the GBP/USD exchange rate ('Cable'). Representing one of the oldest traded currency pairs, it reflects the economic health of the UK.

Canadian Dollar (D6)

D6

Canadian Dollar futures track the CAD/USD value. Often referred to as the 'Loonie', this contract is broadly correlated with global natural resource and energy markets.

Euro FX (E6)

E6

Euro FX futures track the EUR/USD exchange rate. The contract reflects the relative strength of the Eurozone economy against the US Dollar.

Japanese Yen (J6)

J6

Japanese Yen futures track the JPY/USD value. The Yen is historically viewed by institutions as a major global funding currency and safe-haven asset.

Mexican Peso (M6)

M6

Mexican Peso futures track the MXN/USD value. It is one of the most traded emerging market currencies, offering a barometer for broader Latin American economic sentiment.

New Zealand Dollar (N6)

N6

New Zealand Dollar futures track the NZD/USD exchange rate ('Kiwi'). Its value is generally responsive to global agricultural trade and Asia-Pacific economic health.

Swiss Franc (S6)

S6

Swiss Franc futures track the CHF/USD value. The Franc is globally recognized as a premier safe-haven currency, sought after during times of global financial stress.

US Dollar Index (DX)

DX

The US Dollar Index (DXY) measures the value of the US Dollar against a basket of six major global currencies.

Latest Currency & Forex News

Nov 03, 2026 Neutral

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Nov 03, 2026 Positive

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Nov 03, 2026 Positive

Bill Ackman Sees 'Half a Trillion' of Value in Fannie and Freddie. Should Investors Follow Him?

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Nov 02, 2026 Negative

Ryanair CEO warns fares could rise by up to 20% in 2027 as fuel bill jumps by $2.2 billion

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Oct 31, 2026 Negative

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Gold Mini (GM) Oct 30, 2026 Negative

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Breakdown Puts $3,500 in Focus

Gold breaks below major support at $3,942 as bearish momentum accelerates, exposing lower targets near $3,789, with a deeper correction potentially reaching $3,500.

Oct 30, 2026 Neutral

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

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Gold Mini (GM) Oct 30, 2026 Neutral

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Gold Mini (GM) Oct 30, 2026 Negative

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Gold, silver, and platinum test multi-month lows.

Platinum (PL) Oct 30, 2026 Negative

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Silver (SI) Oct 30, 2026 Negative

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Euro FX (E6) Oct 30, 2026 Neutral

ECB policymakers bring rate hike debate into the open

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Euro FX (E6) Oct 30, 2026 Neutral

More ECB hikes may be needed to stop inflation, Panetta says

The European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates further to counter high inflation ​and prevent it from spiralling into wages, ECB ‌policymaker Fabio Panetta said on Friday.

Euro FX (E6) Oct 30, 2026 Neutral

Euro zone economy slows to 0.4% growth in Q3 as crisis-hit France contracts

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Euro FX (E6) Oct 30, 2026 Neutral

ECB survey sees higher inflation in coming quarters

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Silver (SI) Oct 30, 2026 Neutral

Silver Crown Royalties Reports Q3 Results and Record Quarterly Earnings

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Japanese Yen (J6) Oct 30, 2026 Neutral

BOJ holds rates as inflation aligns with 2% target for first time since 2013

The Bank of Japan declared that its underlying inflation target of 2% has been met, the first time it has done so since the target was set in 2013. The central bank held rates at 1.25% as expected,...

Oct 29, 2026 Positive

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High Grade Copper (HG) Oct 29, 2026 Neutral

Capstone Copper Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

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Platinum (PL) Oct 29, 2026 Negative

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Retreats As U.S. GDP Growth Rate Exceeds Estimates

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Oct 29, 2026 Positive

Alphabet's Cloud Is Paying Off—But the Bill for Building It Keeps Growing

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Oct 29, 2026 Neutral

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Euro FX (E6) Oct 29, 2026 Neutral

ECB keeps rates unchanged but points to mounting inflation risk

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged in a well-telegraphed move on Thursday but warned that inflation risks were on the rise from surging energy costs, which may ​solidify market...

Coffee (KC) Oct 29, 2026 Neutral

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