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10.04.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Deepen Net Short Bets on S&P 500 Futures, CFTC Data Show

Net speculative positioning in S&P 500 futures turned more bearish as of 10 April 2026, according to the latest data on CFTC S&P 500 speculative net positions for the United States. The indicator fell to -45.7K contracts, compared with a previous reading of -42.5K, signaling an increase in net short positions by speculative traders.

The widening negative balance suggests that market participants classified as speculators are growing more cautious on the near-term outlook for the U.S. equity benchmark. An expanding net short position can reflect expectations of rising volatility, potential corrections, or profit-taking after prior gains, and is often monitored by investors as a gauge of sentiment in the futures market tied to the S&P 500 index.

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