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Australian Dollar (A6): COT Report, Price & Analysis A6

Track how "Smart Money" institutions are positioning themselves in Australian Dollar (A6). By analyzing the latest Commitments of Traders (COT) data from the AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR - CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE, with real-time price charts and sector comparisons, we provide a deep dive into the current market dynamics. Understanding these underlying shifts allows you to better anticipate where the market might be heading next.

About Australian Dollar (A6)

About the Australian Dollar (AUD/USD)

The Australian Dollar futures contract represents the exchange rate of the AUD versus the US Dollar. It is widely regarded as the premier "commodity currency" in the forex market.

Primary Usage

Australia is a massive exporter of raw materials (especially iron ore and coal). Therefore, the AUD/USD contract is heavily used to hedge commodity export exposure and is often treated by traders as a proxy for both global resource demand and Chinese economic health.

Market Dynamics & Key Drivers

  • Global Commodity Prices: The 'Aussie' strongly correlates with the pricing cycles of base metals and energy exports.
  • Chinese Economic Data: As Australia's largest trading partner, China's manufacturing activity and infrastructure spending have a direct, outsized impact on the AUD.
  • Risk-On Sentiment: The AUD typically appreciates during periods of strong global economic growth and high investor risk appetite.
Price
$0.70 / USD
Jun 05, 2026
Market Sentiment
Increasing Bearish
Outlook
Net Position
Net Position: Difference between long and short contracts of Non-Commercials (large speculators/funds). A positive value means they are predominantly net-long (expecting rising prices).
41,812
▼ 30.5%
Market Situation
The market situation analyzes the current net positioning compared to the historical average of recent years (Z-Score). This helps to identify extreme market conditions.
Bullish

Australian Dollar (A6) Price Chart

COT Charts

Currency Pair Information

Trading Pair AUDUSD
Base Currency AUD
Quote Currency USD
Current Rate 0.7038

Note: This pair shows AUD/USD. A higher value means the Australian Dollar is stronger against the USD.

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Positioning History

commercial and non-commercial positions
Date Position Net Position
Difference between Non-Commercial Long and Short
Non-Comm. Long
Speculators & funds betting on rising prices
Non-Comm. Short
Speculators & funds betting on falling prices
Comm. Long
Hedgers/producers hedging against rising prices
Comm. Short
Hedgers/producers hedging against falling prices
Jun 02, 2026 Bullish 41,812 105,176 63,364 143,693 204,466
May 26, 2026 Bullish 60,155 129,129 68,974 122,598 203,030
May 19, 2026 Bullish 85,644 151,583 65,939 100,426 209,998
May 12, 2026 Bullish 84,990 150,800 65,810 93,647 205,450
May 05, 2026 Bullish 78,674 143,214 64,540 92,272 197,817
Apr 28, 2026 Bullish 71,869 136,909 65,040 96,356 193,741
Apr 21, 2026 Bullish 64,817 128,811 63,994 100,168 193,366
Apr 14, 2026 Bullish 65,075 129,517 64,442 88,824 179,640
Apr 07, 2026 Bullish 70,813 137,959 67,146 81,872 179,219
Mar 31, 2026 Bullish 81,506 141,775 60,269 79,251 188,292
Mar 24, 2026 Bullish 70,872 132,629 61,757 80,063 174,430
Mar 17, 2026 Bullish 69,061 136,074 67,013 83,769 177,541
Mar 10, 2026 Bullish 54,197 121,394 67,197 124,347 206,532