WS #12698
Short positions hit a record $2.39 trillion in June, with short interest for the median S&P 500 stock at the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, indicating growing bearish sentiment. The 'Trump Trade' is losing steam as the Iran war and inflation dent market bets, with the Ned Davis Research index slumping 16% since May. ECB unveils 10 design options for new euro banknotes under 'European culture' and 'rivers and birds' themes, with public voting until September 21.
Surge in Short Selling and Bearish Sentiment
Short positions hit a record $2.39 trillion in June, with short interest for the median S&P 500 stock at the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, indicating growing bearish sentiment.
The 'Trump Trade' is losing steam as the Iran war and inflation dent market bets, with the Ned Davis Research index slumping 16% since May.
ECB unveils 10 design options for new euro banknotes under 'European culture' and 'rivers and birds' themes, with public voting until September 21.