Large speculators increased their gross-short exposure to crude oil for a ninth week • Net-short exposure to JPY/USD futures fell to a 19-week low. • Net-short exposure to AUD/USD futures fell to an 18-week low. • Large speculators were bullish on GB/USD futures for a second week. • Net-short exposure to the US 10-year bond note fell to a 37-week low. {chart}{table} US dollar index positioning – COT report: Traders were net-short the US dollar for a second consecutive week, according to data compile by IMM (International Monetary Market). They were also the most bearish on the US dollar in three months across all ... (full story)