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31.07.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculative Bets Against S&P 500 Edge Lower as Net Shorts Deepen

Speculative positioning in the S&P 500 futures market turned slightly more bearish, with net short positions widening in the latest data. According to figures updated on 31 July 2026, CFTC S&P 500 speculative net positions moved from -16.8K contracts previously to -17.2K contracts.

The shift indicates that traders increased their net short exposure, adding modestly to bets against the U.S. benchmark equity index. While the change is incremental, the move further into negative territory underscores lingering caution among speculative participants toward the U.S. stock market. Investors will be watching upcoming economic data and corporate earnings to see whether this growing pessimism continues or begins to reverse in the coming weeks.

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