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14.08.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Flip to Net Long on S&P 500 Futures as Sentiment Turns Positive

Speculative investors have turned net long on S&P 500 futures for the first time in recent months, signaling a notable shift in market sentiment toward U.S. equities. According to the latest data released on 14 August 2026, CFTC S&P 500 speculative net positions moved to 11.3K, reversing sharply from a previous net short level of -27.3K.

The swing from a substantial net short to a positive net long stance suggests that traders are increasingly positioning for further gains in the U.S. stock market. The move may reflect growing confidence in the resilience of the U.S. economy and corporate earnings, with speculative participants now betting that the S&P 500 has more room to run rather than preparing for downside pressure.

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