CFTC Announces Semiweekly Publication of the Commitments of Traders Report

What the CFTC announced

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on 27 October 2026 that its COT report will move to semiweekly publication. The announcement title refers to the report by its abbreviation, COT. The source does not include a summary or further details.

Why it matters to forex participants

The COT report is a widely followed reference for futures positioning, and many market participants use it when assessing sentiment across currencies and other assets. A change in how often it is published affects how frequently that positioning data becomes available. The source does not explain the reasons for the change, and it gives no start date or release schedule. It does not describe changes to the report's content either.

Traders who rely on this data should check the CFTC's official website for the exact timing, the schedule and any implementation details before adjusting their routines.

Notes for EA trading

Data releases can bring volatile hours and wider spreads, even when the data itself is not a headline economic indicator. If your EA is sensitive to sudden price swings, consider whether to pause it around major releases. It is also worth reviewing the EA's logic against any change in the information sources you use, and keeping risk management settings conservative.