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2025.08.0119:30:00UTC+00U.S. Natural Gas Speculative Positions Widen, Indicating Elevated Bearish Sentiment

The latest data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reveals a significant shift in market sentiment towards U.S. natural gas. As of August 1, 2025, the speculative net positions in natural gas contracts have decreased to -85.8K, down from the previous figure of -77.6K. This is an indication of increased bearish sentiment among traders.

This substantial drop in the net positions suggests that traders are increasingly betting against a rise in natural gas prices. Such a shift could stem from various factors, including oversupply concerns or unfavorable market conditions impacting long-term gas demand.

The widening of the speculative net positions points towards a potential slowdown in the natural gas market, with investors wary of future price movements. Observers and stakeholders in the energy sector will be keeping a close eye on these developments as they assess their implications for the broader U.S. energy landscape.

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