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CoT Commentary: Specs Reduce Treasury Shorts
March 9, 2026
Large speculators have pared their net short position in Treasuries since reaching an extreme in September.
Large speculators have pared their net short position in Treasuries since reaching an extreme in September.
Commentary & analysis of selected stories on March 9, 2026
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