CFTC data show non-commercial net positions in gold fell to 179.5k, down from 186.5k in the prior reading. The move points to a reduction in speculative length over the latest reporting period.
Futures and Options Exposure Update
The latest positioning update captures changes in futures and options exposure reported to the regulator.
Assessment of Market Sentiment
With net longs easing by 7.0k, the figures provide a near-term snapshot of market sentiment and risk appetite in gold-linked contracts.