actual 154.8, previous 171.2
The event is the release of the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) Crude Oil speculative net positions report for the US. This report provides information on the net positions held by speculators in the crude oil market.
In this instance, the actual net positions are reported at 154.8, showing a decrease of 16.4 from the previous value of 171.2. This represents a percentage change of -9.579%.
The impact of this event is considered medium, meaning it could potentially influence market sentiment and trading activity related to crude oil. Traders and investors often use this data to gauge market sentiment and make informed decisions regarding their positions in the crude oil market.