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Speculators hold heavy net-long soybean bets as Brazil planting begins

CFTC data shows non-commercial traders held a substantial net-long position of 256,872 contracts, highlighting market sentiment as South American crops go in.

By Marcus Wright

Published Oct 5, 2026, 11:25 PM UTC

Speculators hold heavy net-long soybean bets as Brazil planting begins — Illustration — BRZ.news

CFTC data shows non-commercial traders held a substantial net-long position of 256,872 contracts, highlighting market sentiment as South American crops go in.

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