CFTC data: WTI crude and gold positions as of October 20, 2026
Dow Jones Newswires reports CFTC data: WTI open interest on NYMEX was 2,502,206 contracts and Comex gold open interest was 532,443.
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what happened
Dow Jones Newswires has published its weekly Commitments of Traders report from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, with data as of October 20, 2026. For physical WTI on NYMEX, open interest stood at 2,502,206 contracts of 1,000 barrels. Managed money long positions fell by 16,653 contracts from October 13, while short positions dropped by 15,794.
In gold on Comex, where one contract covers 100 troy ounces, open interest was 532,443 contracts. Managed money longs decreased by 4,065 contracts and shorts by 1,673. The report also breaks down positions by producers and merchants, swap dealers, and other reportable traders.
why it matters
Weekly positioning data shows how large market participants are structuring their bets in crude oil and gold. The lower managed money longs in both contracts point to a more cautious stance, but the report is a snapshot for one date and does not signal where prices will go.
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- CFTC Disaggregated Commitments: Comex Gold Futs/Opts — Dow Jones Newswires, 23 October 2026 at 19:34 UTC
- CFTC Disaggregated Commitments: Nymex & ICE Crude Oil Futs/Opts — Dow Jones Newswires, 23 October 2026 at 19:34 UTC
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