https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/speculators-turn-net-long-on-yen-for-first-time-since-februaryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/speculators-turn-net-long-on-yen-for-first-time-since-februaryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/speculators-turn-net-long-on-yen-for-first-time-since-february#u68241Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:38:01 +0000Speculators have shifted to net long positions on the yen for the first time since February, according to a CFTC report. The currency has risen nearly 4% this month and is hovering near a seven-month high. This recovery stems from bets on Bank of Japan tightening and pressure from the United States. While some analysts forecast the yen will reach 150 to the dollar, Morgan Stanley favors a trade where the yen weakens to 163 per dollar. Market participants are now awaiting upcoming meetings from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.Why it mattersThe yen carry trade involves borrowing the lo