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Speculators Cut Oil Exposure Amid Defensive Stance
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In Short: Speculators have reduced their exposure to oil as they adopt a more defensive position, according to a CFTC report.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) report indicates that speculators have turned more defensive, with oil exposure falling to around the 51st percentile.
Further data from the report shows that the net positioning is close to the 32nd percentile, indicating a shift in speculative behavior.
Despite the continued decline in gold prices, speculative exposure to the precious metal remained high, suggesting that traders are maintaining their interest in gold despite market volatility.
The net long exposure that speculators had on West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil decreased to approximately 109,500 contracts, reflecting a more cautious approach to oil markets.
Non-commercial traders also increased their net long positions on the Canadian Dollar (CAD) to nearly 78,700 contracts, indicating a shift in sentiment towards the CAD.
Exposure highlights the level of crowding in the market, while the net percentile shows the size of the position in historical terms, providing a nuanced view of speculative activity.
What's still developing
- Nothing material beyond the confirmed record.
Sources
- FXStreetlink