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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
CanadaCanada CFTC CAD speculative net positions fell to -120K in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Canada CFTC CAD speculative net positions fell to -120K in May 2026, released June 2026, down 25.9K from April's -94.1K reading.
Latest Release
-120.000000
Actual
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Consensus
-94.100000
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Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/CAD | ▼ Inverse | −0.27 | FOREX | Bearish AUD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.26 | COMMODITIES | Bearish XAU | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.25 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
CFTC CAD speculative net positions (Canada) was reported at -120 thousand in June 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of -94 thousand. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -69 thousand, ranging from -160 thousand to 36 thousand across 42 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged -94 thousand, down from the prior three at -16 thousand. Volatility over the past year (σ 55 thousand) is higher than the prior year (σ 30 thousand). In June readings over the past 3 years, CFTC CAD speculative net positions has averaged -89 thousand.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 19, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include New Housing Price Index MoM (Jun 17) and Retail Sales MoM (Jun 19).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 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 reached -120.000000K in the week ending June 12, deepening the short from May 29's -94.100000K. This marks a significant increase in bearish speculative bets on the Canadian dollar over the two-week span. Market participants remain focused on upcoming economic data and central bank signals amid growing negative positioning. Updated 6/12/26
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 (Jun 2026): actual -120 K. Prior reading (Jun 2026): -94.1 K. Before that (May 2026): -68.9 K.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.