While prices for gold and silver were up during the timeframe covered, values for the two precious metals fell sharply afterward and remain weak on Monday, which could mean the growth seen in the net-long positions ended.

FORBES: FOCUS: Speculators Add Again To Precious Metals Futures, Options -- CFTC

Gold and silver prices were able to hold above unchanged on the China monetary policy tightening moves, while other commodity markets fell, due to their safe-haven investment status.

FORBES: Comex Gold, Silver Firmer in Wake of China Monetary Policy Tightening