Bearish bets on Loonie?

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Speculators are ramping up their bearish wagers on Canada’s dollar, lifting net short positions to the highest in nearly five years, according to a report from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. “The Canadian dollar short base is still substantial as inflation remains stubborn and growth lackluster,” said Brad Bechtel, global head of foreign exchange at Jefferies LLC in New York.Image