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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS CFTC Soybeans speculative net positions fell to 150.5K in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
US CFTC Soybeans speculative net positions fell to 150.5K in May 2026, released June 2026, down 37.3K from April's 187.8K reading.
Latest Release
150.500000
Actual
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Consensus
187.800000
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Sigmacast Track Record
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
CFTC Soybeans speculative net positions (United States) was reported at 151 thousand in June 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 188 thousand. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 110 thousand, ranging from -39 thousand to 254 thousand across 42 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 181 thousand, down from the prior three at 217 thousand. Volatility over the past year (σ 91 thousand) is higher than the prior year (σ 35 thousand). In June readings over the past 3 years, CFTC Soybeans speculative net positions has averaged 102 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 Soybeans speculative net positions - US
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About CFTC Soybeans speculative net positions — United States
DEFINITION
US CFTC Soybeans speculative net positions fell to 150.500K in the week ending June 12, down from 187.800K the prior week, marking a sharp decline. This drop signals a significant reduction in speculative bullish bets on soybeans after several weeks of elevated positioning. 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 150.5 K. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 187.8 K. Before that (May 2026): 204.7 K.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a 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.