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<ul><li>USD bullish sentiment extended in the first trading week of the new year—much as the old year ended. Non-Commercial (speculative) accounts increased aggregate USD longs some USD2.3bn to total USD33.7bn overall, extending the steady ramp up in bullish USD positioning seen since last September.</li><li>Aggregate speculative USD longs have surpassed the April 2024 peak bullishness (net longs of USD32.6bn) to near the April 2019 peak of USD32.8bn.</li><li>Additional data shows Leveraged (hedge fund) traders increased net USD longs by some USD2bn while Institutional (real money) investors held net USD longs steady around USD13.3bn. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

USD bullish sentiment extended in the first trading week of the new year—much as the old year ended. Non-Commercial (speculative) accounts increased aggregate USD longs some USD2.3bn to total USD33.7bn overall, extending the steady ramp up in bullish USD positioning seen since last September.Aggregate speculative USD longs have surpassed the April 2024 peak bullishness (net longs of USD32.6bn) to near the April 2019 peak of USD32.8bn.Additional data shows Leveraged (hedge fund) traders increased net USD longs by some USD2bn while Institutional (real money) investors held net USD longs steady around USD13.3bn. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Weekly CFTC Sentiment Report - USD Bullish Speculative Sentiment Builds

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<ul><li>Repo markets over year end were more subdued than expected, with balances reaching $473 billion in the afternoon on December 31st.</li><li>The Fed's balance sheet runoff, or QT, is expected to end by the first quarter of the year, with reserves holding above $3 trillion for most of last year.</li><li>Potential delays in ending QT could be influenced by the resolution of the debt ceiling and the desired amount of reserves banks want to hold.</li></ul>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Repo markets over year end were more subdued than expected, with balances reaching $473 billion in the afternoon on December 31st.The Fed's balance sheet runoff, or QT, is expected to end by the first quarter of the year, with reserves holding above $3 trillion for most of last year.Potential delays in ending QT could be influenced by the resolution of the debt ceiling and the desired amount of reserves banks want to hold.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

US Rates: An uneventful year-end for repo

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<li>Resilience is showing up in survey data, impacting yields and strategies in Oregon and beyond</li>
<li>Rising term premium and fiscal spending expectations affecting markets, especially the dollar</li>
<li>Sterling facing challenges with lower quality carry, fiscal issues, and potential growth slowdown, while Dollar remains bullish with strong US employment report and Fed outlook</li>
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Resilience is showing up in survey data, impacting yields and strategies in Oregon and beyond
Rising term premium and fiscal spending expectations affecting markets, especially the dollar
Sterling facing challenges with lower quality carry, fiscal issues, and potential growth slowdown, while Dollar remains bullish with strong US employment report and Fed outlook

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<ul><li>Firm US yields, supportive spreads, bullish seasonal trends and the impending inauguration of President-elect Trump provided solid support for the USD bullish narrative driving markets into the New Year.</li><li>Or so I—and many market participants—thought.</li><li>I had noted a significant USD overvaluation relative to its estimated equilibrium measure in my updates late last week.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Firm US yields, supportive spreads, bullish seasonal trends and the impending inauguration of President-elect Trump provided solid support for the USD bullish narrative driving markets into the New Year.Or so I—and many market participants—thought.I had noted a significant USD overvaluation relative to its estimated equilibrium measure in my updates late last week.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

FX Snapshot - A Needle Scratch in the USD-Positive Narrative

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<li>Federal Reserve and Bank of England both make decisions that are more dovish than expected</li>
<li>Market pricing reflects uncertainty and potential easing in the future</li>
<li>Central banks take steps to ensure smooth funding and liquidity in the markets, including adjustments to repo facilities and addressing debt ceiling issues.</li>
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Federal Reserve and Bank of England both make decisions that are more dovish than expected
Market pricing reflects uncertainty and potential easing in the future
Central banks take steps to ensure smooth funding and liquidity in the markets, including adjustments to repo facilities and addressing debt ceiling issues.

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Global Rates: Hawkish cuts and dovish holds

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Weekly CFTC Sentiment Report - USD Bullish Speculative Sentiment Builds

Combined net long USD positioning rose to just over USD59bn, the highest since May 2019. USD positioning/sentiment continues to look extended.

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US Rates: An uneventful year-end for repo

Repo markets remained stable at year end, with significant increases in Treasury sponsor repo balances and FICC sponsored repo usage, while the...

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Global FX: No calm before the storm

Overall, the update highlights various factors impacting market trends and currency movements, including resilience in survey data in Oregon,...

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FX Snapshot - A Needle Scratch in the USD-Positive Narrative

Firm US yields, supportive spreads, bullish seasonal trends and the impending inauguration of President-elect Trump provided solid support for the...

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Global Rates: Hawkish cuts and dovish holds

Overall, the BOE and Fed's monetary policy decisions, potential government shutdown, debt ceiling concerns, and Fed's balance sheet shifts are key...

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