Hedge Funds Increase Bearish Bets on the Dollar Amid US-Iran Talks

Hedge funds are increasing bearish positions on the US dollar as optimism grows around potential US-Iran ceasefire talks, leading to a decline in the dollar's value. The Bloomberg dollar index has dropped 1.9% in April, with a notable eight-day losing streak. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs have noted a shift in dollar positioning from bullish to neutral.

By George Lei and David Finnerty Thu, April 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Hedge Funds Increase Bearish Bets on the Dollar Amid US-Iran Talks

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Topics: Currency Market Dollar Bets Hedge Funds Options Trading US-Iran Talks

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