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What They Are Saying: Stakeholders Support FCC Test Labs Order
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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What They Are Saying: Stakeholders Support FCC Test Labs Order
FCC to Vote on Device Test Lab Onshoring, Reciprocity Rules
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WASHINGTON, October 27, 2026--The Federal Communications Commission will vote on Thursday on final rules that alter the FCC's approach to the regulatory regime that governs the testing of all electronic devices that consumers in the U.S. use. This action would limit the FCC's recognition of Test Labs to those located in the United States or in countries that grant U.S.
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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What They Are Saying: Stakeholders Support FCC Test Labs Order
FCC to Vote on Device Test Lab Onshoring, Reciprocity Rules
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WASHINGTON, October 27, 2026--The Federal Communications Commission will vote on Thursday on final rules that alter the FCC's approach to the regulatory regime that governs the testing of all electronic devices that consumers in the U.S. use. This action would limit the FCC's recognition of Test Labs to those located in the United States or in countries that grant U.S.labs reciprocal recognition.
What they are saying:
American Compass: "The FCC continues to lead the way on decoupling from China and protecting the American industrial commons. It is absurd that we rely on China to test electronics bound for our market, especially seeing as they would never allow the same in reverse. Testing is a perfect example of an ecosystem component that the United States abandoned without understanding its value. Insisting on its return will make our country a more attractive place to research, develop, and produce the next generation of communications technology." Oren Cass, Chief Economist
America First Policy Institute: "Telecommunications are vital American infrastructure, and we should not outsource telecom equipment testing and certification to companies subject to Communist China's jurisdiction. Under China's National Intelligence Law and Data Security Law, the Chinese government can force Chinese companies--including U.S.-based subsidiaries--to turn over sensitive data, giving our greatest designated 'Foreign Adversary' access to nonpublic technical information about American products before they reach the market. This also exposes U.S. innovators to intellectual property theft--a longstanding pattern and practice in Communist China." Piero Tozzi, Senior Director, China Policy
Bull Moose Project: "For decades, Washington let device testing drift overseas, and today fewer than 4% of electronics are tested on American soil. The FCC's move to onshore test labs is a game-changing step toward restoring permanent domestic control of our technology. I applaud Chairman Carr for insisting on reciprocity and fair dealing, and for proving this administration is serious about preserving American dominance." Aiden Buzetti, President
Compliance Testing LLC: "We are very grateful for the FCC's leadership and their great staff for aggressively advancing agendas to protect US citizen's technologies in all areas. We are proud to say that the China Ministry of Commerce banned our Shenzhen Certification body due to our support of the FCC reshoring efforts. The FCC is reversing global agendas harmful to our citizens and helping FCC Test Labs like ours that have had their business hurt with testing going to Foreign Adversaries. The FCC's laser focus on the protection of our National Security in all U.S. electronics is paramount to our county's safety and is at the top of the FCC's leadership agendas. They are safeguarding US electronics equipment via testing & certification by trustworthy U.S. Test Labs. We owe it to the public to ensure the U.S. electronics supply chains equipment certifications can be trusted." Michael Schafer, CEO
Digital First Project: "Chairman Carr is right to bring common sense and reciprocity back to the FCC's device testing program. For too long, Washington allowed a critical part of America's technology supply chain to move overseas while American labs were denied the same opportunities in foreign markets. Requiring testing to take place in the United States or in countries that play by the same rules will strengthen oversight, protect the integrity of our communications networks, and create new opportunities to rebuild American testing capacity. This is a smart step toward a more secure and resilient technology ecosystem and another example of the FCC putting American workers and American technological leadership first." Nathan Leamer, Executive Director
Digital Progress Institute: "For far too long, America has accepted equipment certified in Chinese labs, while China has blocked equipment certified by American labs. With this action, the FCC is putting a stop to it. Doing so will promote U.S. investment and the onshoring of this important industry while ensuring that other nations treat our labs with the fairness they deserve." Joel Thayer, President
Element Materials Technology: "Element welcomes the FCC's proposals and their focus on integrity, security and accountability within the equipment authorization process. These reforms help reinforce the importance of trusted technical competence, effective oversight and reciprocity within the global conformity assessment framework, supporting confidence in product certification and the resilience of critical communications infrastructure." Randy J. Ortanez, VP Cellular and Wireless Testing
Exiger: "The FCC's 'Bad Lab' rule will help secure America's technology supply chains and strengthen our economic security. We cannot allow foreign adversaries to exploit vulnerabilities in the very systems responsible for certifying the technologies that underpin our economy and critical infrastructure. Strengthening oversight of testing laboratories helps protect the integrity of our technology supply chains, reduces national security risks, and reinforces trust in the products entering the U.S. market. This is a commonsense measure that puts American security and economic resilience first." Kit Conklin, Chief Stratey & Global Affairs Officer
Foundation for American Innovation: "Protecting American consumers requires having confidence in the labs where devices are tested. This order puts an end to relying on adversary-controlled infrastructure and lays the groundwork for a more trusted, reliable process." Josh Leveine Director of Tech and Statecraft
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: "Test labs are critical gatekeepers for America's technology supply chain, and the FCC cannot rely on labs in countries that offer no reciprocal oversight, accountability, or enforcement. Ending recognition of test labs and certification bodies in non-reciprocal countries is a major step toward securing that gate keeping role, especially against adversaries like Beijing that can compel firms to share information. We commend the Commission for acting, and we look forward to helping move testing back to the United States and its closest allies." Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Senior Director of FDD's Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies: "Rebuilding America's industrial base includes rebuilding our capacity to test and certify the technologies we use. The FCC's order supports that effort while setting a clear standard: this critical gatekeeping role requires reciprocity and accountability. It's a practical step toward a stronger domestic testing industry and a more trustworthy technology supply chain." Craig Singleton, Senior Director, China Program
International Center for Law and Economics: "The core problem with the current equipment authorization program is that, while the FCC can compel a U.S. lab to respond to a defect or security finding, it cannot compel a lab in a non-reciprocal country to do so. Requiring that the labs whose test reports carry the FCC's mark be subject to the FCC's authority, either directly, or through a reciprocal agreement that binds them to equivalent terms, is the difference between an obligation on paper and one the agency can actually enforce. Without such a requirement the FCC's ability to ensure enforcement ends at the borders of the United States. This represents a minimum standard of trustworthiness that the program was always supposed to demand." Kristian Stout, Director of Innovation Policy
Meter: "A really important thing is happening with this report and order. Test labs and TCBs should be stewards of the FCC rules that keep Americans safe and confident in the technology we buy and use. Drawing this line at the ability to test and certify devices is only going to increase the integrity of the products that we allow into America." Saied Haddad, Meter Regulatory
National Security Institute: "America leads the world in communications technology, with innovators like Bell Labs setting the pace for generations. But that leadership depends on knowing the devices on our networks were tested by labs we can hold accountable. In 2025, fewer than four percent of devices seeking FCC authorization were tested in American labs. Chairman Carr's order strengthens the FCC's oversight of device testing and makes reciprocity the standard for recognizing foreign testing laboratories. Coupled with common-sense implementation, this will be a long-overdue reform to protect America's critical networks." Andy Keiser, Senior Fellow
New American Industrial Alliance: "Fewer than 4 percent of the electronic devices Americans use are tested in U.S. labs. Offshoring this work has cost American workers good jobs and weakened oversight of the devices and networks we rely on. By recognizing only labs in the United States or in countries that treat American labs fairly, the FCC's new rules will bring testing work home. NAIA thanks Chairman Carr and the Commission for their leadership."
Telecommunications Industry Association: "TIA supports the Commission's efforts to strengthen the security and integrity of its equipment authorization program. The Order will help foster new testing jobs and investment in the United States and other trusted allied nations, reinforcing a more secure and resilient ICT ecosystem. TIA appreciates the Commission's adoption of a commercially reasonable two-year transition period and encourages continued engagement with industry and ongoing monitoring of testing capacity to guard against unintended bottlenecks as this Order is implemented. Together, these steps advance important national security objectives while supporting innovation and supply chain resilience, consistent with TIA's longstanding efforts to promote trusted vendors and the deployment of secure digital infrastructure and communications networks around the world." Colin Andrews, Senior Director of Government Affairs
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426200A1.pdf
SEC Chairman Atkins Issues Remarks at Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks by Chairman Paul S. Atkins:
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Remarks at the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting
Washington, D.C. [Delivered Virtually] Oct. 27, 2026
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to welcome you to today's Committee meeting. While I very much regret that I am unable to join you in person, I am grateful for the opportunity to share a few reflections with you virtually.
Before discussing the items on today's agenda, I should like to recognize the prior work of this Committee
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks by Chairman Paul S. Atkins:
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Remarks at the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee Meeting
Washington, D.C. [Delivered Virtually] Oct. 27, 2026
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to welcome you to today's Committee meeting. While I very much regret that I am unable to join you in person, I am grateful for the opportunity to share a few reflections with you virtually.
Before discussing the items on today's agenda, I should like to recognize the prior work of this Committeeto help widen pathways for individuals to qualify as accredited investors, particularly based on criteria beyond income or wealth.
Expanding investor access to private markets--while maintaining fraud prevention measures--has long been one of my top priorities. Thanks in part to this Committee's robust discussions and prior recommendations, last month the Commission issued notices of potential designations of additional ways to qualify as accredited investors, including by passing an exam to be developed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The Commission's notices followed this Committee's previous recommendation, on three separate occasions, for a test demonstrating sophistication as an avenue to achieve accredited investor qualification. I have long advocated for that same idea, and I am happy to be leading the agency's effort on this front. Looking ahead, I very much look forward to public comments, including those of this Committee, on the concept of an examination and other designations.
Turning to today's meeting agenda, I should like to share a few reflections on my IPO Modernization initiative and Regulation Crowdfunding.
At the Committee's last meeting in July, I discussed the Commission's proposals for optional semiannual reporting, simplification of filer status, and registered offering reform. I am pleased that this Committee issued recommendations last month in support of all three proposals.
In line with one of my highest priorities, these proposals are generally aimed at reducing regulatory friction and incentivizing more companies to go and stay public. At the same time, my IPO Modernization initiative is aimed at eliminating unnecessary barriers that arise during the IPO process itself.
Among the most restrictive regulations are the gun-jumping prohibitions and exceptions contained in the Securities Act. Not only are these rules often confusing and difficult to navigate, but they can also chill issuers' and underwriters' communications with investors. Accordingly, I have directed the Commission staff to explore potential solutions, such as: first, re-evaluating limitations on the content of communications and the types of persons to whom communications can be made; second, providing brighter lines as to when communications constitute "offers" subject to the Securities Act's gun-jumping restrictions; and third, reducing "foot fault" violations by issuers, including through cure provisions that are straightforward to apply. Time does fly, but I should note that the Commission has not completed a comprehensive review of its communication rules since 2005 when I served as a Commissioner. So, it is high time that the SEC modernized its approach in this area.
Now, regarding the second topic on today agenda, Regulation Crowdfunding, I look forward to hearing from today's speakers on the successes and challenges of raising capital through this avenue. When the Commission adopted these crowdfunding rules in 2015, it stated that they "were intended to help provide startups and small businesses with capital by making relatively low dollar offerings of securities, featuring relatively low dollar investments by the 'crowd,' less costly." In the last decade, there have been more than 9,800 Regulation Crowdfunding offerings that have raised an average of $364,000.
To that end, I have asked Commission staff to evaluate which aspects of Regulation Crowdfunding can be amended to reduce compliance burdens and improve the rules' attractiveness for issuers and investors. I am also eager to hear your collective thoughts on such considerations.
In closing, I am grateful to each of you, as always, for your dedicated service on this Committee. Your thoughtfulness and expertise have played a pivotal role in expanding access to the capital that startups and small businesses need to grow and to innovate. So, thank you once again for your insights and recommendations. I look forward to those that will arise from today's meeting and to our shared work ahead.
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/atkins-remarks-sbcfac-meeting-102726
ICYMI: Agricultural Leaders and Market Participants Join CFTC Chairman Selig in Overland Park, Kansas for AgCon 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Agricultural Leaders and Market Participants Join CFTC Chairman Selig in Overland Park, Kansas for AgCon 2026
October 27, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Last week, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Risk Management Center at Kansas State University co-hosted the 2026 Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference (AgCon) in Overland Park, Kansas. The two-day conference brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and market participants to examine critical issues facing the agricultural
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Agricultural Leaders and Market Participants Join CFTC Chairman Selig in Overland Park, Kansas for AgCon 2026
October 27, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Last week, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Risk Management Center at Kansas State University co-hosted the 2026 Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference (AgCon) in Overland Park, Kansas. The two-day conference brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and market participants to examine critical issues facing the agriculturaleconomy, developments in derivatives markets, and the risk management tools American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses depend on.
Conference Highlights
CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig joined K-State President Richard Linton to welcome participants on opening day. CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig addressed conference attendees, "I have spent a lot of time this year traveling around the country and talking to farmers and ranchers working hard each day to provide the food, feed, and fiber we depend on throughout our country and the world. I've met with farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and energy producers in Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, South Carolina, and Florida, and now, I'm with all of you here in Kansas." [Watch Chairman Selig's full remarks here.]
Following Chairman Selig's remarks, panelists examined the relationship between cash and derivatives markets, evolving commodity contracts, and the importance of effective hedging tools for agricultural producers.
There were also panels where industry representatives addressed access to agricultural credit and the financial challenges facing producers and merchants. Additional afternoon discussions focused on rising production costs, fluctuating commodity prices, supply chain disruptions, and broader pressures on the farm economy. In addition, conference participants engaged in discussions about emerging market developments, including perpetual futures, 24/7 trading, and tokenized collateral, and their implications for agricultural risk management.
CFTC Chief Advisor Alex Titus and White House Council of Economic Advisers Member Aaron Hedlund also examined the U.S. economic outlook, agricultural trade, and policies shaping American agriculture. The first day concluded with a keynote address from U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden.
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas opened the second day with a morning keynote address on agricultural policy and legislative priorities facing American producers. The morning continued with discussions on agricultural prediction markets, the use of data in modern commodity markets, and developments in event contracts.
In addition, panelists examined superintelligence, information advantages, and market integrity, including the implications of emerging technologies for market participants and regulators.
Chairman Selig joined Futures Industry Association President and CEO Walt Lukken for a fireside chat examining the Commission's priorities, the evolving regulatory landscape, and developments shaping derivatives markets.
The conference concluded with discussions on enhancing public understanding of markets through data and customer education, followed by a panel examining clearing, market access, and the role of intermediaries in derivatives markets.
Chairman Selig delivered closing remarks, concluding AgCon2026.
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Original text here: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9317-26
FCC Approves Amazon Leo's Acquisition of Globalstar
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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FCC Approves Amazon Leo's Acquisition of Globalstar
Transaction Will Expand Direct-to-Device Competition, Strengthen Emergency Communications, and Improve Service in Unserved and Underserved Areas
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WASHINGTON, October 27, 2026 -- Today, the Federal Communications Commission's Space Bureau approved Amazon Leo's application to acquire approximately 25 megahertz of Globalstar's internationally harmonized mobile-satellite service spectrum. With this approval, the FCC concludes its review of Amazon
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release:
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FCC Approves Amazon Leo's Acquisition of Globalstar
Transaction Will Expand Direct-to-Device Competition, Strengthen Emergency Communications, and Improve Service in Unserved and Underserved Areas
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WASHINGTON, October 27, 2026 -- Today, the Federal Communications Commission's Space Bureau approved Amazon Leo's application to acquire approximately 25 megahertz of Globalstar's internationally harmonized mobile-satellite service spectrum. With this approval, the FCC concludes its review of AmazonLeo's $11.5 billion purchase of Globalstar.
The companies' complementary assets promise to enhance Amazon Leo's entry into the direct-to-device segment and create a stronger satellite operator capable of offering fixed and mobile services to residential, business, and government customers. Amazon plans to use Globalstar's mobile-satellite spectrum and infrastructure to augment existing services with additional capacity and new capabilities, including broader connectivity beyond the reach of terrestrial wireless networks.
The FCC found that the transaction is likely to benefit the public by enhancing data coverage in unserved or underserved areas, strengthening emergency communications capabilities, fostering growth in industrial and enterprise data services, and promoting more intensive use of mobile-satellite service spectrum. The FCC also found that no material public-interest harms were likely to result.
Chairman Carr issued the following statement:
"President Trump is restoring America's technology leadership. And this FCC authorization is a significant step towards supercharging next-generation connectivity. By approving this deal, the FCC has empowered Amazon Leo to deliver fast, next-gen satellite broadband services, increase competition, and help communities stay connected all across the country."
Additional Background Information:
Today's approval follows the Space Bureau's decision last week to grant Globalstar's request for U.S. market access for its non-geostationary C-3 System. The C-3 system is authorized to serve the U.S. market as part of a global network of 48 satellites arranged in 12 orbital planes, with four satellites per plane, operating at an inclination of 52 degrees and an altitude of 1,414 kilometers. The C-3 System may use 1610-1618.725 MHz for Earth-to-space mobile-satellite service links and 2483.5-2500 MHz for space-to-Earth service links. The authorization also covers feeder links and telemetry, tracking, and command operations in the 5091-5250 MHz Earth-to-space and 6875-7055 MHz space-to-Earth bands. Following the close of its transaction with Globalstar, Amazon Leo may use the C-3 System grant to build and launch this newly authorized system.
The FCC is taking aggressive actions across multiple fronts to secure America's leadership in D2D. Earlier this year, the Space Bureau granted SpaceX's authorization to build, launch, and deploy a 15,000 satellite D2D constellation, as well as AST SpaceMobile's authorization for a 248-satellite system.
And at its October 29, 2026 Open Meeting, the FCC will vote on two groundbreaking item that bring spectrum abundance for D2D by: (1) proposing an auction of the 1675-95 MHz and 2020-2025 MHz bands; and (2) seeking to open up approximately 500 megahertz of additional wireless spectrum that may be used for D2D services.
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-426214A1.pdf
CFTC Sues to Block State Enforcement in Utah Amid Ongoing Efforts to Preserve Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Sues to Block State Enforcement in Utah Amid Ongoing Efforts to Preserve Jurisdiction
October 27, 2026
WASHINGTON -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced today it has filed a lawsuit against Utah to block the state's efforts to shut down CFTC-registered contract markets using state laws. The lawsuit follows Utah's decision to file civil enforcement actions in state court against CFTC-regulated markets and other businesses.
Utah's effort to restrict the functioning of
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Sues to Block State Enforcement in Utah Amid Ongoing Efforts to Preserve Jurisdiction
October 27, 2026
WASHINGTON -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced today it has filed a lawsuit against Utah to block the state's efforts to shut down CFTC-registered contract markets using state laws. The lawsuit follows Utah's decision to file civil enforcement actions in state court against CFTC-regulated markets and other businesses.
Utah's effort to restrict the functioning ofCFTC-registered exchanges obstructs Congress's decision to federally preempt state law.
"Utah seeks to shut down prediction markets across a wide variety of markets," said CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig. "Event contracts do not just serve hedging and investment purposes--they also provide the public with information about the outcome of future events. Congress entrusted the CFTC to be the federal regulator with sole responsibility to oversee these markets. As I've said before, the CFTC has the expertise and responsibility to defend its exclusive jurisdiction over commodity derivatives, and that's exactly what we'll do."
This action reflects the CFTC's firm commitment to maintaining its exclusive jurisdiction over CFTC-registered prediction markets. The CFTC continues to draw a clear line: if a state challenges the lawful operation of a derivatives exchange, the Commission will protect federal sovereign interests.
The Commission has also initiated legal proceedings against nine other states and has submitted briefs in four federal courts of appeal and one state supreme court.
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Original text here: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9315-26
CFTC Chairman Selig Statement on the Commission's Approval of a Designated Contract Market's Listing of a Key Performance Indicator Contract
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following statement by Chairman Michael S. Selig:
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Statement on the Commission's Approval of a Designated Contract Market's Listing of a Key Performance Indicator Contract
Washington, DC | October 27, 2026
Today, in response to a request for review and approval under Commission Regulation 40.3, the Commission voted to approve a designated contract market ("DCM") to list for trading a swap with settlement based on a key performance indicator (the "KPI Contract").
As described in the approval order, the KPI Contract
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following statement by Chairman Michael S. Selig:
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Statement on the Commission's Approval of a Designated Contract Market's Listing of a Key Performance Indicator Contract
Washington, DC | October 27, 2026
Today, in response to a request for review and approval under Commission Regulation 40.3, the Commission voted to approve a designated contract market ("DCM") to list for trading a swap with settlement based on a key performance indicator (the "KPI Contract").
As described in the approval order, the KPI Contractis a cash-settled, binary outcome contract structured as a swap under the Commodity Exchange Act ("CEA"). It is listed and traded on a DCM and cleared through a registered derivatives clearing organization. The KPI Contract--and other similar contracts listed for trading by this and other DCMs-- are fully subject to the protections afforded by the CEA and the Commission's regulations thereunder, including the DCM Core Principles.
As the order emphasizes, the order speaks solely to the listing and trading of the KPI Contract -- and other KPI event contracts discussed in the Submission -- structured to trade on a DCM in compliance with the CEA and the Commission's regulations. The order does not address what may be similar products with the same underlying KPIs structured in different ways. Today's approval order does not address -- and does not foreclose -- SEC jurisdiction over KPI contracts based on the same underlying KPIs as those contemplated in the approval order that are structured to fall under the SEC's jurisdiction. Indeed, our sister agency recognized as much in its own approval order issued earlier this month.
I join SEC Chairman Atkins in celebrating the end of decades-long jurisdictional "turf wars" between the CFTC and the SEC that have frustrated innovation and left a void of unrealized financial products in their wake. Today's approval order, along with the SEC's order, reflects a new spirit of harmonization, innovation, and market participant choice, removing unnecessary obstacles to the lawful introduction of novel financial instruments within our markets.
I also thank the staff for their hard work and dedication in developing the approval order.
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Original text here: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/SpeechesTestimony/seligstatement102226
CFTC Announces Semiweekly Publication of the COT Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSxrep) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Announces Semiweekly Publication of the COT Report
October 27, 2026
WASHINGTON -- CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig announced the CFTC's plan to increase the publication frequency of the Commitments of Traders Report (COT Report) from once to twice a week by the end of 2026.
Data from Monday will be published on Wednesday, and data from Wednesday will be published on Friday. Both reports will be released at 3:30 p.m. ET on their respective publication days.
Under the enhanced
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSxrep) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Announces Semiweekly Publication of the COT Report
October 27, 2026
WASHINGTON -- CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig announced the CFTC's plan to increase the publication frequency of the Commitments of Traders Report (COT Report) from once to twice a week by the end of 2026.
Data from Monday will be published on Wednesday, and data from Wednesday will be published on Friday. Both reports will be released at 3:30 p.m. ET on their respective publication days.
Under the enhancedpublication schedule, the reports' latency will decrease from three days to two days.
The change follows the Commission's recent Request for Comment and reflects its commitment to providing market participants with more timely information about trading positions and activity in agricultural markets.
The CFTC's Division of Data is leading the effort to operationalize the expanded publication schedule through modernization and automation while maintaining accuracy.
"COT Reports have been an important source of transparency for decades. Following feedback from the agricultural community, I'm pleased to announce the CFTC will be rolling out COT Reports twice a week to ensure this information stream is as useful as possible," said CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig.
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Original text here: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9316-26
