COT Report Highlights Market Positioning Shifts Across Assets

The latest Commitments of Traders (COT) report for September 11, 2026 highlights significant positioning changes in various markets. Commercial and Large Speculator positions have shifted, impacting prices across multiple assets.

Natural Gas saw a dramatic increase in commercial positioning, reaching the upper end of its 26-week range at 100%. Meanwhile, Large Speculators are net short by −219,767 contracts, with speculative net positioning shifting lower by 10,856 contracts. The price declined 4.05%.

The Australian Dollar's commercial positioning is also near the upper end of its 26-week range at 94%, while Large Speculators are net short at −34,870 contracts. Speculative net positioning improved by 4,536 contracts, contributing to a 0.63% price decline.

In contrast, Crude Oil (WTI) commercial positioning is in the upper half of its 26-week range at 55%, with Large Speculators being net long at +136,579 contracts and speculative net positioning improved by 6,668 contracts. The price increased 9.61%.

The Dollar Index saw an improvement in commercial positioning, moving to 24%. Large Speculators are net long at +17,604 contracts, contributing to a 0.04% price change.