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In the latest update from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), reported on June 27, 2025, the Australian Dollar (AUD) continues to see an increase in bearish speculation among traders. The speculative net positions for the AUD slid further into negative territory, reaching -72.6K. This marks a decline from the previous reading of -69.4K, indicating a growing sentiment among traders towards shorting the currency.The mounting short positions against the Australian Dollar suggest that traders are increasingly betting on a downside move for the currency. This shift may be driven by various economic factors impacting Australia, including global commodity prices, interest rate differentials, or domestic economic conditions. Market analysts will likely be keeping a close eye on any upcoming data releases or policy announcements that could influence traders' sentiment and affect the AUD's performance.The continuous rise in net short positions underscores the prevailing trader sentiment surrounding the Australian Dollar and may hint at further pressures in the currency markets. As this trend develops, market participants will be urged to remain vigilant as any major movements could have significant implications for the Australian economy and its trading partners.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com
FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser:Man Group PLC(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named. (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeDeliveroo plc(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: (e) Date position held/dealing undertaken: For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure03/07/2025(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”YES / NO / N/A 2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security. (a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any) Class of relevant security:0.5p ordinary InterestsShort positionsNumber%Number%(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: (2) Cash-settled derivatives:15,291,4971.02 (3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell: TOTAL:15,291,4971.02 All interests and all short positions should be disclosed. Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions). (b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options) Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists: Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages: 3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in. The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated. (a) Purchases and sales Class of relevant securityPurchase/saleNumber of securitiesPrice per unit (b) Cash-settled derivative transactions Class of relevant securityProduct descriptione.g. CFDNature of dealinge.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unit0.5p ordinaryEquity SwapIncreasing a long position25,8731.7630 GBP0.5p ordinaryEquity SwapIncreasing a long position259,1771.7630 GBP0.5p ordinaryEquity SwapIncreasing a long position14,8711.7630 GBP0.5p ordinaryEquity SwapIncreasing a long position2,6751.7630 GBP0.5p ordinaryEquity SwapIncreasing a long position88,5461.7630 GBP0.5p ordinaryEquity SwapIncreasing a long position5,1751.7630 GBP0.5p ordinaryEquity SwapIncreasing a long position49,9281.7630 GBP (c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options) (i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitTypee.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unit (ii) Exercise Class of relevant securityProduct descriptione.g. call optionExercising/ exercised againstNumber of securitiesExercise price per unit (d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities) Class of relevant securityNature of dealinge.g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable) 4. OTHER INFORMATION (a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”None (b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or (ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”None (c) Attachments Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?NO Date of disclosure:04/07/2025Contact name:James CarrTelephone number:+442071447242 Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service. The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129. The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BYA PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1.KEY INFORMATION (a)Full name of discloser:Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. in its capacity as investment advisor and on behalf its affiliates who are also investment advisors (”Dimensional”). Dimensional expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares described in this form 8.3. (b)Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a):The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named. (c)Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeAmerican Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc (d)If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: (e)Date position held/dealing undertaken:For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure07 July 2025 (f)In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”YESDowlais Group PLC 2.POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security. (a)Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any) Class of relevant security:USD 0.01 common (US0240611030) InterestsShort Positions Number%Number% (1)Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:6,732,3125.67 % (2)Cash-settled derivatives: (3)Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell: Total6,732,312 *5.67 % * Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and/or its affiliates do not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 229,322 shares that are included in the total above. All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions). (b)Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options) Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists: Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages: 3.DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated. (a)Purchases and sales Class of relevant securityPurchase/saleNumber of securitiesPrice per unit USD 0.01 common (US0240611030)Purchase5,0264.3242 USD There was a Transfer In of 10,380 shares of USD 0.01 common (b)Cash-settled derivative transactions Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. CFDNature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unit (c)Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options) (i)Writing, selling, purchasing or varying Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitType e.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unit (ii)Exercise Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionExercising/ exercised againstNumber of securitiesExercise price per unit (d)Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities) Class of relevant securityNature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable) 4.OTHER INFORMATION (a)Indemnity and other dealing arrangements Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none” None (b)Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or(ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none” None (c)Attachments Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?NO Date of disclosure08 July 2025 Contact nameThomas Hone Telephone number+44 20 3033 3419 Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service. The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129. The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
In the latest data release from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the net speculative positions for the Australian Dollar (AUD) indicate a further deepening of bearish sentiment among market participants. As of July 11, 2025, the net speculative positions have moved to -74.3K, down from -70.1K previously.This shift signifies a growing consensus among speculators towards a bearish outlook on the AUD, reflecting potential concerns over Australia's economic prospects or increasing market volatility. The decline in the net positioning marks a continuation of negative sentiment as the currency faces various global and domestic challenges.Given these movements, investors and stakeholders will be closely monitoring both external economic pressures and domestic monetary policies that could influence the AUD's future trajectory. The increased short positions suggest that traders may be preparing for further depreciation in the currency, which could have broader implications for Australian trade and economic stability. As always, market participants are encouraged to consider these developments carefully within the broader context of international financial trends.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com
FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser:CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.N/A(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeMARLOWE PLC(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:N/A(e) Date position held/dealing undertaken: For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure14 JULY 2025(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”NO 2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security. (a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any) Class of relevant security:50p ORDINARY InterestsShort positionsNumber%Number%(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:3,014,4683.8390 (2) Cash-settled derivatives: (3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell: TOTAL:3,014,4683.8390 All interests and all short positions should be disclosed. Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions). (b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options) Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists: Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages: 3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in. The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated. (a) Purchases and sales Class of relevant securityPurchase/saleNumber of securitiesPrice per unit50p ORDINARYSALE3,065438.923p (b) Cash-settled derivative transactions Class of relevant securityProduct descriptione.g. CFDNature of dealinge.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unitNONE (c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options) (i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitTypee.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unitNONE (ii) Exercise Class of relevant securityProduct descriptione.g. call optionExercising/ exercised againstNumber of securitiesExercise price per unit (d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities) Class of relevant securityNature of dealinge.g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable)NONE 4. OTHER INFORMATION (a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”NONE (b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or (ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”NONE (c) Attachments Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?NO Date of disclosure:15 JULY 2025Contact name:PHIL HULMETelephone number:01253 376551 Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service. The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129. The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORERule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser:CANACCORD GENUITY WEALTH LIMITED (for Discretionary clients)(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.N/A(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeMARLOWE PLC(d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree:N/A(e) Date position held/dealing undertaken: For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure15 JULY 2025(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”NO 2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security. (a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any) Class of relevant security:50p ORDINARY InterestsShort positionsNumber%Number%(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled:3,013,0533.8372 (2) Cash-settled derivatives: (3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell: TOTAL:3,013,0533.8372 All interests and all short positions should be disclosed. Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions). (b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors’ and other employee options) Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists: Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages: 3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in. The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated. (a) Purchases and sales Class of relevant securityPurchase/saleNumber of securitiesPrice per unit50p ORDINARYSALE1,415438.923p (b) Cash-settled derivative transactions Class of relevant securityProduct descriptione.g. CFDNature of dealinge.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unitNONE (c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options) (i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitTypee.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unitNONE (ii) Exercise Class of relevant securityProduct descriptione.g. call optionExercising/ exercised againstNumber of securitiesExercise price per unit (d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities) Class of relevant securityNature of dealinge.g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable)NONE 4. OTHER INFORMATION (a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”NONE (b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to:(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or (ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”NONE (c) Attachments Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached?NO Date of disclosure:16 JULY 2025Contact name:PHIL HULMETelephone number:01253 376551 Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service. The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129. The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
In an encouraging shift for New Zealand's currency market, the latest Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) report reveals a notable reduction in speculative net short positions on the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). The data, updated on August 1, 2025, indicates that speculative net positions have improved from the previous level of -3.2K to the current level of -2.1K.This change reflects a decrease in bearish sentiment among traders and investors who had previously been betting against the Kiwi dollar. The shift could signal growing confidence in the New Zealand economy or a reassessment of global currency markets. The contraction in negative positions may also suggest expectations for potential strengthening in the NZD, or a response to recent market dynamics that have spurred traders to adjust their strategies.Market analysts are closely monitoring these developments as they could have broader implications for currency trading and investor sentiment. The NZD's trajectory in the coming months will likely depend on a complex interplay of domestic economic indicators, global financial conditions, and geopolitical influences, which will all be critical factors to watch in the financial markets.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com
Foreign investors are increasingly pessimistic about Indian stocks, reaching a two-year high in bearish sentiment. Concerns stem from a weakening rupee, high valuations, and the impact of US tariffs on Indian exports. This has led to accelerated selling and a build-up of short positions in the derivatives market, reflecting a risk-off approach towards Indian equities.