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A Shorter Week…?

CFTC seen bearish on Brent and gasoil with added shorts, pricing out US-Iran fears; RBOB stays risk-on with heavier buying.
Published: February 19, 2026
Written by:
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
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Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
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In the week ending 17 Feb, our CFTC predictor anticipates money managers to be bearish in the Brent futures complex, trimming length and adding short positions...

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Written by

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi

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