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CFTC Report: CAD short covering leads; Gold buying surges

August 29, 2026August 30, 2026

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The week in one sentence: speculative positioning shifted more constructively in the week to August 25. CAD short covering led the move, followed by a broad reduction in EUR shorts and renewed Gold buying.

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CFTC Report: CAD short covering leads; Gold buying surges