Bank of America reported that investors had broadly sold off the US dollar last week, influenced by slightly positive economic indicators from the United States. The movement came in response to somewhat encouraging US inflation data and softer-than-expected retail sales figures.

According to the Bank of America, the sell-off of the US dollar was widespread, with real money investors now holding a slightly short position on the currency. Despite this trend, hedge funds’ long positions on the US dollar are still near the highest levels seen in the past five years.

In the foreign exchange markets, the Australian dollar (AUD) saw increased interest, with investors continuing to build their long positions. Conversely, short positions in the Swedish krona (SEK) and the New Zealand dollar (NZD) experienced a slight reduction.

Emerging market currencies also attracted attention, with buying activity focused particularly on regions such as Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), as well as Asia. The Turkish lira (TRY) was highlighted as a currency where both hedge funds and emerging market investors increased their buying across the board.

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