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01.05.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculative Bets on U.S. Crude Oil Edge Lower as Net Longs Dip Slightly

Fresh data on CFTC crude oil speculative net positions show a marginal softening in bullish sentiment toward U.S. oil. As of the latest update on 1 May 2026, net long speculative positions slipped to 191.9K contracts, down from 192.3K previously.

The modest 0.4K decline suggests that speculative traders are trimming exposure rather than staging a broad retreat from crude. While the shift is slight, it may signal growing caution among market participants amid evolving expectations for demand, supply dynamics, or macroeconomic conditions. For now, positioning remains firmly in net-long territory, indicating that, overall, investors still lean toward a positive outlook on U.S. crude prices, albeit with tempered conviction.

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