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Money Managers Expected to Trim Longs

In line with this week's drop below $100/bbl, we anticipate a sharp liquidation of speculative net long positioning in Brent futures...
Published: April 16, 2026
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Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
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In the week ending 14 Apr, the M1 Brent futures contract dropped sharply to a low of $90/bbl amid news of a ceasefire between the US and Iran. Still, with the ceasefire's robustness yet to be clear, prices regained support but continue to face resistance at $100/bbl.....

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