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CanadaCanada CFTC CAD speculative net positions climbed to -74.7K in September 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased October 2026
Canada CFTC CAD speculative net positions climbed to -74.7K in September 2026, released October 2026, up 20.1K from August's -94.8K reading.
Latest Release
-74.700000
Actual
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Consensus
-94.800000
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Sigmacast Track Record
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
CFTC CAD speculative net positions (Canada) was reported at -75 thousand in October 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of -95 thousand. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through October 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -80 thousand, ranging from -179 thousand to 36 thousand across 42 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged -87 thousand, down from the prior three at -57 thousand. Volatility over the past year (σ 65 thousand) is higher than the prior year (σ 30 thousand). In October readings over the past 3 years, CFTC CAD speculative net positions has averaged -85 thousand.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for October 30, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Nov 2) and S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Nov 2).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2026.
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CFTC CAD speculative net positions - CA
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About CFTC CAD speculative net positions — Canada
DEFINITION
Canada's CFTC CAD speculative net positions improved to -74.700K in the week ending October 23, up from -94.800K the prior week, signaling reduced bearish sentiment. October 23's reading reverses part of the prior decline seen from October 16's -94.8K, indicating a partial recovery in speculative positioning. Market participants will watch if this trend continues amid ongoing currency volatility and central bank signals. Updated 10/23/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Oct 2026): actual -74.7 K. Prior reading (Oct 2026): -94.8 K. Before that (Oct 2026): -90.2 K.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - CA Events
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | CA | Average Weekly Earnings | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.45 | Low |