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19.12.202520:30:00UTC+00U.S. CFTC Reports Increase in Crude Oil Speculative Net Positions to 58.4K

On December 19, 2025, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reported an increase in crude oil speculative net positions, marking a rise from the previous figure of 55.0K to the current 58.4K. This updated data suggests a growing speculative interest in crude oil futures, signaling potential shifts in market sentiment towards the energy sector.

The increase in speculative net positions often reflects traders' anticipation of future price movements. With 58.4K now marked against last period's 55.0K, this change may hint at expectations of future price increases or a hedge against potential volatility within the crude oil markets.

Market analysts will be closely monitoring this trend, as shifts in speculative positioning can often precede fluctuations in oil prices. As traders and investors digest this latest CFTC report, the coming weeks may reveal further reactions and possible recalibrations in trading strategies within the energy futures market.

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