Todd Colvin breaks down the latest dynamics in the foreign exchange markets, focusing on the euro's recent decline. Euro futures opened the week lower, testing the 114.60 level and marking a fifth consecutive lower close. This downward pressure is primarily driven by sustained strength in the U.S. dollar, which recently marked new one-year highs. Conversely, the euro is approaching year-to-date lows established just a couple of weeks ago. Meanwhile, the CVOL index indicates that volatility remains relatively unchanged despite the recent price action. Looking at market participation, speculators continue to exit their net long positions, bringing them to near-flat levels not seen since March of last year.
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