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Investing.com - Bank of America reported light proprietary net USD flows last week, aligning with weekly price action in currency markets, according to a research note released Monday.
The bank’s analysis showed modest options flow activity during the same period, indicating limited speculative positioning in the dollar market. The research highlighted that options traders maintained conservative stances amid recent currency fluctuations.
Looking at the broader third quarter, BofA noted that overall net USD flows have remained neutral throughout most of Q3. This balance resulted from opposing forces in the market, with hedge funds putting downward pressure on the dollar while corporate activities provided support.
The research indicated that while USD positioning may currently be the shortest among G10 currencies, BofA’s analysis suggests this positioning is "far from stretched." This assessment implies potential room for further movement before reaching extreme levels that might trigger a reversal.
BofA’s proprietary data includes detailed tracking of currency flows across different market participants, allowing the bank to identify divergent behaviors between institutional investors and corporate entities in currency markets.
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