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Swap Dealers Anticipated to Reduce Longs and Increase Short Length

Money managers are set to adopt a risk-on posture across commodities, extending long positions while reducing short exposures next week.
Published: July 16, 2026
Written by:
Giovanni Simonetti

Giovanni Simonetti

Junior Data Analyst, Flux
Giovanni Simonetti
Reviewed by:
Martha Dowding

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding
and
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
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In the week ending 14 Jul, M1 Brent rose from $76.04 on 9 Jul to finished at $84.45/bbl, it remains above its 20D Moving Average of $76.74/bbl.

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Giovanni Simonetti

Junior Data Analyst, Flux
Giovanni Simonetti

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