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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS CFTC Corn speculative net positions fell to 103.6K in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
US CFTC Corn speculative net positions fell to 103.6K in May 2026, released June 2026, down 96.3K from April's 199.9K reading.
Latest Release
103.600000
Actual
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Consensus
199.900000
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Sigmacast Track Record
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
CFTC Corn speculative net positions (United States) was reported at 104 thousand in June 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 200 thousand. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 21 thousand, ranging from -156 thousand to 384 thousand across 42 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 202 thousand, down from the prior three at 372 thousand. Volatility over the past year (σ 151 thousand) is lower than the prior year (σ 174 thousand). In June readings over the past 3 years, CFTC Corn speculative net positions has averaged -18 thousand.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 19, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate (Jun 17) and Retail Sales MoM (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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CFTC Corn speculative net positions - US
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About CFTC Corn speculative net positions — United States
DEFINITION
US CFTC Corn speculative net positions fell to 103.600K in the week ending June 12, down sharply from May 29’s 302K, marking a significant decline in speculative interest. This drop follows a steady decrease from the May 8 peak of 433.4K, indicating reduced bullish positioning in corn futures. Market participants will watch for further shifts amid ongoing volatility in agricultural commodities. Updated 6/12/26
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 (Jun 2026): actual 103.6 K. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 199.9 K. Before that (May 2026): 302 K.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.