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Bearish bets rise in canola futures

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Bearish bets in the ICE Futures canola market hit their highest level in three months in mid-June, as speculative fund traders added to their large net short position, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Canola plants in flower in a field north of Lorette, Man. on July 20, 2022. (Dave Bedard photo)
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Fund short position steady in canola

The managed money net short position in canola futures held steady during the week ended May 21, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
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Canola net short position edges lower

The managed money net short position in canola futures edged lower in the latest reporting period, as fund traders covered some of their bearish bets, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
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Large fund short position shrinking in canola

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Managed money fund traders continued to chip away at their large net short position in canola in mid-March, covering more of their large bearish bets, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
When commercial and managed-money positions are at an extreme low or high, that represents a turning signal for the market.
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Understanding the Commitments of Traders report

The U.S. report, released every Friday, is an important indicator of cattle market movement

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Who is long? Who is short? How much of each? This is the most important market information when studying the futures markets. The Commitments of Traders (CoT) report is released every Friday afternoon by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and shows the trading positions of market participants as of Tuesday’s close. Whether you […] Read more
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Managed money still adding to record large canola short position

Net short position in soybeans increased by about 2,300 contracts

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Speculators continued to add to their record large net short position in canola in mid-February, showing little sign of moving to the other side of the market any time soon, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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