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2026.10.0919:30:00UTC+00Speculators Deepen Net Short Bets on S&P 500 Futures, CFTC Data Show

Speculative traders have expanded their net short positions in S&P 500 futures, according to the latest figures on CFTC S&P 500 speculative net positions for the United States. The net position moved further into negative territory, deteriorating from -142.5K to -154.1K contracts.

The shift reflects an increase in bearish sentiment or hedging activity among futures market participants toward the S&P 500 index. The updated data, released on 09 October 2026, indicates that market players have grown more cautious, adding to net short exposure compared with the previous reading.

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