Large currency speculators increased net short position in the Pound futures market rose to a three-month high, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The non-commercial futures contracts of Pound futures, traded by large speculators and hedge funds, totaled a net short position of 84197 contracts in the data reported through March 10, 2026. This was a weekly rise of 11511 net short contracts.Powered by Capital Market - Live News

Large currency speculators in the Euro futures market extended fall to a three-month low, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The non-commercial futures contracts of Euro futures, traded by large speculators and hedge funds, totaled a net long position of 105144 contracts in the data reported through March 10, 2026. This was a weekly decline of 31354 net long contracts.Powered by Capital Market - Live News

US dollar index speculators further increased net short position, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The non-commercial futures contracts of US dollar index futures, traded by large speculators and hedge funds, totaled a net short position of 5882 contracts in the data reported through March 10, 2026, showing an increase of 893 net short positions compared to the previous week.Powered by Capital Market - Live News

The dollar index is seen hovering around the 100 mark on Monday morning in Asia, its highest level in around 4 months. Disruption in oil market and surging energy costs fueled inflation concerns are lowering expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. Crude prices could regain momentum as Middle East tensions intensify after US forces reportedly targeted every military site on Kharg Island over the weekend, a hub that handles nearly 90% of Iran�s oil exports. Traders� attention now turns to the US Federal Reserve policy meeting due on Wednesday. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is trading at 100.05 at the time of writing. Among basket currencies, euro and pound are marginally higher, in tune with pullback in DXY. Powered by Capital Market - Live News

The Indian rupee extended downside to hit new record lows in opening trades on Monday. INR opened at Rs 92.44 per dollar and hit a low of 92.47 so far during the day. On Friday, the counter ended at 92.30.the dollar index holds around 100 mark adding pressure on the counter. Indian shares are seen opening flat to slightly higher on Monday, though volatility cannot be ruled out as the ongoing U.S.-Iran war enters its third week. A stronger greenback, heavy foreign fund outflows and sustained selling in the domestic equity markets are weighing on the rupee. The Indian benchmark indices are trading cautiously with marginal gains following a sharp sell-off last week. BSE Sensex is trading at 74,960.04, up 396.12 points, Nifty 50 is trading at 23,241.05, up 89.95 points. Powered by Capital Market - Live News