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2026.08.1419:30:00UTC+00Speculators Boost Bullish Bets on Gold as Net Positions Climb to 217.9K

Speculative interest in gold futures rose notably in the latest reporting period, according to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) data updated on 14 August 2026. Net speculative positions in gold increased to 217.9K, up from the previous reading of 197.6K.

The rise in net long positions suggests that traders are becoming more optimistic about gold’s price outlook. While the CFTC data does not specify the reasons behind positioning shifts, the higher net long figure indicates growing demand from speculative investors, who may be anticipating continued support for the precious metal in the near term.

For market participants, the move from 197.6K to 217.9K in net speculative positions will be closely watched as a potential signal of strengthening bullish sentiment in the U.S. gold futures market.

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