Hedge funds halved short bets on yen since joint intervention
[TOKYO] Hedge funds further dialled back on their wagers against the yen, signalling a reduction in negative sentiment surrounding the currency after...
Hedge funds significantly reduced their short positions on the Japanese yen following the US and Japan's joint intervention, according to CFTC data released on Aug 14. The sum of contracts tied to leveraged funds' short bets on the yen fell by 6.5 per cent to 59,526 in the week ending Aug 11, a stark contrast to their more than halved short position against the yen since authorities coordinated to support the currency at the beginning of the month.
The yen weakened about 1 per cent to trade at 159.35 late in Friday's New York trading session, eroding gains from the official action. Market participants remain wary of further intervention and a potential hawkish shift in Bank of Japan policy. Strategist Paresh Upadhyaya from Pioneer Investments noted that with large short yen positioning, it's natural for investors to trim their positions given the growing risks.
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