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Hedge Funds Ramp Up Dollar Shorts Ahead of Bessent’s Fiscal Plan

Monday, August 24, 2026


Hedge funds increased short positions in the dollar while awaiting details on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's fiscal plan. Bessent's plan was designed to address elevated borrowing costs. The timing of the increased positions preceded public disclosure of the plan's specific measures.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-24/hedge-funds-ramp-up-dollar-shorts-ahead-of-bessent-s-fiscal-plan

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