Reported 11 months ago
Asset managers increased their bets on a weakening US dollar just before stronger-than-expected US jobs data caused a surge in the greenback. This move led to a sixth consecutive week of boosting net short dollar positions, as shown by data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The unexpected US payroll growth in May prompted a rush for the dollar, pushing back expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and potentially leading to further challenges for dollar bears as policymakers update rate forecasts this week.
Source: YAHOO