CFTC: Speculators Boost Bearish Bets on U.S. Treasuries
Speculators increased net short positions across most U.S. Treasury futures in the week ended June 16, with only long-bond shorts easing slightly, according to CFTC data.
CFTC data released shows speculative traders have increased their bearish bets across U.S. Treasury futures. Net short positions rose in 2-year, 5-year, 10-year and ultrabond contracts. The only exception was the long-bond contract, where short positions edged slightly lower.
The data covers the week ending June 16 and reflects growing bearish sentiment among speculators toward U.S. government debt. Rising short positions indicate expectations of higher yields or falling bond prices.
Source: First Squawk