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2026.09.1819:30:00UTC+00Speculators Trim Bullish Bets on Mexican Peso as CFTC Net Longs Ease to 87.8K

Speculative positioning in the Mexican peso cooled in the latest reporting period, with CFTC MXN speculative net positions slipping to 87.8K, down from a previous level of 94.7K. The updated figures, released on 18 September 2026, signal that traders have scaled back their overall bullish exposure to the currency.

While the net position remains firmly in positive territory—indicating that long contracts on the peso still outweigh short positions—the pullback suggests a more cautious stance among market participants. The reduction from 94.7K to 87.8K may reflect profit-taking or growing uncertainty over the near-term outlook for Mexico’s currency, even as broader sentiment remains net supportive.

For investors tracking emerging-market FX risk, the moderation in speculative longs could point to a phase of consolidation in MXN trading, as the market reassesses positioning after a period of strong interest in the peso.

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