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2026.03.2719:30:00UTC+00Speculators Trim Net Short Bets on S&P 500 Futures, CFTC Data Show

Speculative traders have reduced their bearish exposure to the S&P 500, according to the latest Commitments of Traders data from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Net speculative positions in S&P 500 futures improved to -80.9K contracts, up from a previous level of -113.1K contracts.

The move, reported with data updated on 27 March 2026, indicates that while traders remain net short on the benchmark U.S. equity index, some of the pessimism has eased. The narrowing of net short positions suggests a shift in sentiment, with fewer market participants betting aggressively against further U.S. stock market gains.

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