The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced it will speed up the release of its Commitments of Traders (COT) reports, which were delayed due to a lapse in federal funding. The new plan aims to clear the backlog by December 29, 2025, moving up the previous target date of January 23, 2026.
According to the CFTC, "The revised timeline will eliminate the report backlog by Dec. 29, 2025. The CFTC previously projected data to be current by January 23, 2026."
The agency said that reports will be published in chronological order at a faster pace while ensuring accuracy. This approach is similar to what has been done after previous government shutdowns.
"The reports will continue to be published in chronological order at an increased frequency while maintaining data integrity. This process is consistent with prior post-shutdown publishing," the CFTC stated.
The CFTC advises stakeholders to visit its website for updates on the publication schedule as changes may occur.
