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Brent Crude
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Data streams we track
Commitments of Traders (COT)
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Price vs. Managed Money Net Position
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Sentiment Score Over Time
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Futures Forward Curve
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What moves Brent Crude prices
Brent Crude prices are shaped by supply and demand fundamentals and by how speculators and commercial hedgers are positioned in the futures market. This hub tracks the data that matters — weekly CFTC Commitments of Traders positioning, price action, and the futures forward curve — so you can follow Brent Crude markets in one place.
- Supply & demand
- Production, inventories, and consumption set the structural backdrop for Brent Crude prices.
- Positioning
- CFTC managed-money longs and shorts show how speculators are leaning; crowded positioning can precede reversals.
- Curve structure
- Contango or backwardation in the futures curve reflects carry, storage, and near-term tightness.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the CFTC Commitments of Traders report released?
- The CFTC publishes Commitments of Traders data every Friday afternoon, reflecting positions as of the prior Tuesday.
- What does managed money positioning tell me about Brent Crude?
- Managed money net positioning shows how hedge funds and CTAs are leaning. Extreme readings can signal crowded trades that are vulnerable to reversal.
- What is the futures forward curve?
- The forward curve plots Brent Crude futures prices by delivery month. An upward slope (contango) or downward slope (backwardation) reflects storage, carry, and near-term supply tightness.