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01.05.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Boost Bullish Bets on Aussie Dollar as Net Longs Climb to 71.9K

Speculative positioning in the Australian dollar strengthened further, with CFTC data showing net long AUD positions rising to 71.9K contracts as of 1 May 2026, up from 64.8K previously.

The increase in net longs suggests investors are becoming more optimistic on the Aussie, potentially reflecting improving sentiment toward Australia’s economic outlook or relative yield appeal. While no additional macro data accompanied the release, the continued build-up in bullish wagers may influence short-term moves in AUD pairs as markets reassess positioning and risk appetite.

Traders will now watch upcoming Australian and global data releases to gauge whether this latest rise in speculative interest marks the start of a more sustained bullish trend in the currency or simply a positioning adjustment after earlier moves.

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