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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
$0.71 / USD
Aug 07, 2026
Market Sentiment
Increasing Bullish
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).
-33,190
▲ 17.0%
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.
Bearish

Australian Dollar (A6) Price Chart

COT Charts

Currency Pair Information

Trading Pair AUDUSD
Base Currency AUD
Quote Currency USD
Current Rate 0.7071

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
Aug 04, 2026 Bearish -33,190 74,385 107,575 127,695 115,371
Jul 28, 2026 Bearish -39,964 67,819 107,783 122,985 99,486
Jul 21, 2026 Bearish -37,685 66,184 103,869 115,741 99,654
Jul 14, 2026 Bearish -30,710 68,377 99,087 99,130 86,317
Jul 07, 2026 Bearish -24,651 71,962 96,613 93,234 82,438
Jun 30, 2026 Bearish -17,700 77,788 95,488 101,790 100,156
Jun 23, 2026 Bearish -13,012 82,200 95,212 97,086 97,949
Jun 16, 2026 Bearish -4,125 84,342 88,467 87,946 101,030
Jun 09, 2026 Bullish 18,160 92,995 74,835 172,451 209,120
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