Apr 25, 07:35 PM

Money Managers Increase Brent and WTI Crude Net-Long Positions by Over 29,000 Contracts, CFTC Reports; UST 5-Year Note Shorts Rise

Money managers increased their net-long positions in both Brent and WTI crude oil futures and options during the week ending April 22, 2025. In Brent crude, net-length rose by 29,432 contracts to a total of 128,383, with long-only positions increasing by 5,794 and short-only positions decreasing by 23,638. Other reportable traders saw their net-length decline by 9,402 contracts. For WTI crude, net-length increased by 36,132 contracts to 147,331, driven by a rise of 15,834 long-only positions and a fall of 20,298 short-only positions, while other reportables' net-length dropped by 13,364 contracts. These figures were reported by ICE and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Additionally, in the U.S. Treasury market as of April 22, leveraged funds pushed their short positions in the 5-Year Note above recent highs, whereas the four largest traders reduced their short positions and increased their long holdings.

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Money Managers Increase Brent and WTI Crude Net-Long Positions by Over 29,000 Contracts, CFTC Reports; UST 5-Year Note Shorts Rise

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