Brent Crude Speculators Slash Net Long Positions by 64,543 Contracts in Week to Sept 22
Speculative net long positions in Brent crude oil futures fell sharply by 64,543 contracts to 218,114 contracts during the week ending September 22, according to ICE data. This followed a 16,904-contract increase to a 17-week high of 282,657 contracts in the prior week. Diesel speculative net long positions also declined by 3,835 contracts to 90,831 contracts over the same period.
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Brent Crude Speculators Cut Net Long Positions by 64,543 Lots: ICE Data
According to data released by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) on September 26, speculative net long positions in Brent crude oil futures fell sharply during the week ending September 22. The net long position held by money managers decreased by 64,543 contracts to 218,114 contracts. This significant reduction indicates a bearish shift in sentiment among speculative traders toward crude oil prices during that period. Separately, speculative net long positions in diesel (gasoil) futures also declined, falling by 3,835 contracts to 90,831 contracts over the same week. The data, reported by Chinese financial media outlet 财联社 (CLS), provides a snapshot of market positioning ahead of recent volatility in global energy markets.
Read sourceICE: Diesel Speculators Cut Net Long Positions by 3,835 Contracts to 90,831
According to data from the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), speculative net long positions in diesel futures and options decreased by 3,835 contracts during the week ending September 22. The reduction brought the total net long position held by diesel speculators to 90,831 contracts. This data, reported by financial news source Jin10, reflects a shift in speculative sentiment in the diesel market over the reported period. The figures are based on ICE's weekly Commitment of Traders report, which tracks the positioning of various market participants.
Brent Crude Speculators Cut Net Long Positions by 64,543 Lots in Week to Sept 22
According to data from the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) for the week ending September 22, speculative net long positions in Brent crude oil futures decreased by 64,543 contracts, bringing the total to 218,114 contracts. This significant reduction in bullish bets by money managers indicates a shift in market sentiment, likely driven by concerns over global demand, potential supply increases, or broader macroeconomic headwinds. The data, reported by financial news source Jin10, reflects a notable bearish positioning change among speculators in the benchmark crude oil contract during that period.
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Speculators' Net Long Brent Crude Positions Rise to 17-Week High
According to the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), for the week ending September 15, speculators' net long positions in ICE Brent crude oil increased by 16,904 contracts, reaching 282,657 contracts, a seventeen-week high. The data, reported by Cailian Press on September 19, also showed that net short positions in London cocoa decreased to 3,481 contracts. Meanwhile, net long positions in Robusta coffee fell to 6,917 contracts, marking a twenty-one-week low. Additionally, net long positions in white sugar hit a three-week high. These figures reflect speculative positioning trends in key commodity markets.
Read sourceBrent Crude Speculators Boost Net Long Positions by 16,904 Contracts to 282,657
According to data from the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) for the week ending September 15, speculative net long positions in Brent crude oil futures increased by 16,904 contracts. The total net long positions held by speculators rose to 282,657 contracts, indicating a bullish sentiment shift among traders during that period. The data, reported by financial information provider Jin10, reflects positioning changes in the Brent crude market, a key global benchmark for oil prices. No additional context or analysis was provided in the source item.