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2026.05.0819:30:00UTC+00U.S. Crude Oil Speculative Net Longs Ease to 178.8K, Signaling Softer Bullish Sentiment

Speculative positioning in U.S. crude oil futures eased in the latest week, with net long positions slipping to 178.8K from a previous 191.9K, according to data updated on 8 May 2026. The figures, based on Commitments of Traders data tracked by the CFTC, indicate that bullish bets on crude have been pared back.

The moderation in net long positions suggests some investors may be locking in profits or hedging against near-term downside risks in oil prices, even as the broader market continues to monitor demand trends and supply dynamics. While the net position remains firmly in positive territory, the pullback points to a more cautious speculative stance compared with the prior reading.

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