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01.05.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Trim Bullish Soybean Bets as Net Longs Slip Below 200K Contracts

Speculative appetite for U.S. soybeans eased, with the latest CFTC data showing a pullback in net long positions. As of 01 May 2026, speculative net positions in soybean futures and options fell to 193.9K contracts, down from the previous reading of 211.1K.

The decline signals that investors have grown more cautious, paring back bullish exposure after previously elevated positioning. While net longs remain sizeable, the move below the 200K mark suggests some profit-taking or a reassessment of the near-term outlook for soybean prices amid evolving market conditions.

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