Speculative interest in aluminium futures eased in the latest reporting week, with net positions tracked by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) falling to 0.4K from 0.8K previously. The data, updated on 12 June 2026, indicate that traders have scaled back their net long exposure to the metal.
The halving of net speculative positions suggests a more cautious stance among market participants, potentially reflecting reassessment of near-term price prospects or uncertainty around demand conditions. While positioning remains positive overall, the reduced net long signals that bullish conviction in aluminium has softened compared with the prior reading.
