The producer and swap dealer categories showed these market participants reduced gross longs and added to gross shorts, increasing their net short position.

FORBES: FOCUS: Gold's Allure Draws In Speculators -CFTC

The producer and swap dealer categories showed these market participants added to gross long positions and cut gross shorts, lowering their respective net short position.

FORBES: FOCUS: Speculators Shift to Selling In U.S. Precious Metals -CFTC

The producer and swap dealer categories showed these market participants lowered their net-short positions in gold as they both added gross longs and cut gross shorts.

FORBES: FOCUS: Speculators Continue To Trim Bullish Exposure To Metals-CFTC