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Speculators increase short positions on five-year Treasury futures: CFTC data

By Estefano Gomez

Rising short positions on Treasury futures suggest market anticipation of higher yields, impacting interest rate expectations and economic forecasts. The post Speculators increase short positions on five-year Treasury futures: CFTC data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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