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2025.08.1519:30:00UTC+00Speculative Traders Increase Bearish Bets on Natural Gas in the U.S.

As of August 15, 2025, the latest data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reveals a continued bearish sentiment among speculative traders in the U.S. natural gas market. The speculative net positions for natural gas have dropped from the previous level of -93.8K to -97.0K, indicating an increase in short positions.

This decline suggests that traders expect further downward pressure on natural gas prices, as they have increased their bets against the commodity. The shift in sentiment could be attributed to several factors, including fluctuating demand, changes in weather patterns, or broader economic uncertainties.

The increase in bearish positions reflects growing caution amongst market participants. Energy analysts will be closely monitoring any developments that might influence natural gas prices further, such as government policy changes, shifts in production levels, or unexpected climate events, which could sway market dynamics in unexpected ways in the coming months.

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