United StatesUS CFTC Aluminium Speculative net positions fell to -1.4K in October 2026
US CFTC Aluminium Speculative net positions fell to -1.4K in October 2026, released November 2026, down 0.4K from September's -1K reading.
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Method: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
CFTC Aluminium Speculative net positions (United States) was reported at -1 thousand in November 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of -1 thousand. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through November 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -1 thousand, ranging from -4 thousand to 1 thousand across 44 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged -1 thousand, down from the prior three at -1 thousand. Volatility over the past year (σ 1 thousand) is lower than the prior year (σ 140 thousand). In November readings over the past 3 years, CFTC Aluminium Speculative net positions has averaged 31 thousand.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Fed Schmid Speech (Nov 10) and Fed Bowman Speech (Nov 10).
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CFTC Aluminium Speculative net positions - US
About CFTC Aluminium Speculative net positions — United States
DEFINITION
CFTC Aluminium Speculative net positions is a financial indicator that measures the difference between the number of long and short positions held by speculators in the aluminium market. It provides valuable insights into the sentiment and expectations of market participants, and can be used to anticipate potential price movements in the aluminium market. This indicator is closely monitored by investors and analysts as it can help inform trading decisions and assess market trends.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Nov 2026): actual -1.4 K. Prior reading (Oct 2026): -1 K. Before that (Oct 2026, first reported): -1 K.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast is -1.5K (latest print -1.4K). The 3-month forecast is -1.7K. The projection is based on the indicator's own recent trend.
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Economic Calendar - US Events
| Monday, November 9, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | US | Wholesale Inventories MoM | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.65 | Low |
| 15:00 | US | Wholesale Sales MoM | 2.8 | 2 | 1.1 | 1.95 | Low |
| 16:00 | US | Consumer Inflation Expectation | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.85 | Low |
| 16:30 | US | 3-Month Bill Auction | 4.06 | 4.04 | 4.009 | 4.03 | Low |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 11:00 | US | NFIB Business Optimism Index | 97.8 | 97.9 | 97.7 | 98.30 | Low |
| 13:30 | US | CPI s.a | 337.48 | 336.3 | 337 | 337.17 | High |
| 13:30 | US | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.33 | High |
| 13:30 | US | Core Inflation Rate MoM | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.23 | High |
| 13:30 | US | CPI | 337.51 | 336.94 | 337.02 | 337.13 | High |
| 13:55 | US | Redbook YoY | 10.1 | 10.4 | 9.3 | 9.70 | Low |
| 21:30 | US | API Crude Oil Stock Change | -5.267 | -1 | 3.79 | Medium | |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 19:00 | US | Budget Balance | -27 | -298 | -339.85 | Medium | |