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27.02.202620:30:00UTC+00Speculators Deepen Net Short Bets on S&P 500 Futures, CFTC Data Show

Speculative traders have increased their bearish exposure to the U.S. stock market, with net positions in S&P 500 futures becoming more negative, according to the latest data on CFTC S&P 500 speculative net positions. As of the update on 27 February 2026, net positions fell to -193.5K, compared with a previous level of -177.8K.

The move indicates that speculative participants, such as hedge funds and other leveraged traders, have expanded their net short stance on the benchmark U.S. equity index. While the data do not explain the reasons behind the shift, the growing negative positioning suggests heightened caution or increased hedging activity toward the U.S. stock market outlook at the time of the latest reading.

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