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USD net spec G10 long -5.92bn in Jul 31-Aug 6 IMM period; $IDX -1.07%
Post-payroll heightened recession fears weighed on USD, intense risk-off
Fed rate cut outlook, longer yields moved dramatically lower weighed on USD
EUR$ +1.06% in period, specs +15,781 contracts now +33,580 on haven buying
$JPY -5.52%, specs +62,106 contracts now -11,354; short down from -184k Jul2
Interventions, rate hike, weak US payroll data takes short to near flat
GBP$ -1.09%, specs -37,072 now +74,399; record short pared on risk-off move
$CAD -0.45%. specs +14,631 now -181,632; lower US yields lift CAD for now
Short still near record levels, pace/depth of Fed cuts into YE 2024 in focus
AUD$ -0.33% specs -8,829 contracts now -40199; Hawkish RBA may pare short
Note: risk rebounded after less-dour US data; proceed cautiously
Upcoming U.S. CPI on Aug 14 in focus; J-hole Aug 22-24 on the horizon