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⚪ Hedge Funds Cut Bullish Gold Wagers to 15-Week Low

Hedge funds and other large speculators significantly reduced their net-long positions in gold futures to the lowest level in about 15 weeks, signaling diminished bullish betting after a recent sharp rally.

Key Highlights

📉 Net-long positions dropped by ~23%, with only ~93,438 contracts held by week’s end — the lowest in 15 weeks.

🪙 Gold’s rapid advance toward earlier record highs paused as investors pared positions and volatility rose.

📉 Sharp pullbacks and heightened market risk are prompting speculators to reduce leveraged bullish bets.

Expert Insight
Trimming net-long speculative positions doesn’t necessarily predict a long-term downturn — it often reflects profit-taking and risk management after big moves. However, when hedge funds reduce bullish bets together, it can signal short-term cooling in momentum.

Market Tone

🟡 Short-term: positioning tilt toward caution

📈 Medium-term: remains tied to macro cues (dollar, rates, Fed policy)

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