Core Insights - Speculators' net long positions in NYMEX WTI crude oil decreased by 19,578 contracts to 29,686 contracts, marking a 17-year low [1] - Absolute value of short positions reached a 19-month high [1] - Net long positions in Brent and WTI crude oil fell by 31,453 contracts to 170,936 contracts, the lowest in over nine months [1] Summary by Category - **WTI Crude Oil Positions** - Speculators reduced net long positions by 19,578 contracts to 29,686 contracts, the lowest level in approximately 17 years [1] - The absolute value of short positions reached a new high not seen in 19 months [1] - **Brent and WTI Crude Oil Combined Positions** - Net long positions decreased by 31,453 contracts to 170,936 contracts, the lowest level in over nine months [1] - The absolute value of long positions fell to a 15-week low, while the absolute value of short positions reached an 11-month high [1]