Investing.com — The demand for america Greenback (USD) skilled a big uptick, notably towards the Rising Market International Trade (EMFX), as buyers wrapped up 2024 with an extended place on the USD, in response to Financial institution of America.
The remainder of the G10 currencies, nevertheless, noticed a impartial stance from buyers, whereas EM FX was quick.
The USD-EM FX demand was particularly distinguished within the fourth quarter of 2024. Hedge fund positioning was significantly stretched throughout this era, with actual cash positioning showing lighter.
Within the G10 currencies, buyers ended 2024 with an extended place on each the USD and the Australian Greenback (AUD), whereas the Canadian Greenback (CAD), New Zealand Greenback (NZD), and Swiss Franc (CHF) had been quick. The USD demand towards the Euro (EUR) and British Pound (GBP) was notably excessive within the fourth quarter.
The Norwegian Krone (NOK) and CAD had been essentially the most bought currencies in 2024. Hedge funds had been at their most lengthy positions on AUD and USD, and at their most quick positions on CAD.
Actual cash was very lengthy on GBP, and lengthy on AUD and USD, whereas it was quick on NOK, NZD and EUR. The sentiment for USD in choices considerably improved within the fourth quarter towards each EUR and GBP.
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