The CFTC Copper Speculative Net Positions report tracks the directional bias of large speculators in the copper futures market. Copper is widely considered a barometer for global economic health due to its extensive use in construction and manufacturing. Changes in speculative positioning often reflect shifting expectations for global industrial growth and infrastructure spending.
The data is sourced from the weekly Commitments of Traders report, which classifies open interest into commercial and non-commercial categories. The net position is the difference between long and short contracts held by non-commercial entities like hedge funds.
No historical data available