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

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Hedge funds are increasing bearish bets on the dollar while waiting for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s new fiscal plan aimed at tackling the highest Treasury borrowing costs in years. The setup suggests uncertainty around the inflation/interest-rate outlook and potential supply/demand dynamics in the US funding market. Near-term market impact is likely modest unless the fiscal details materially change expectations for deficits and yields.

Analysis

Hedge funds are increasing bearish bets on the dollar while waiting for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s new fiscal plan aimed at tackling the highest Treasury borrowing costs in years. The setup suggests uncertainty around the inflation/interest-rate outlook and potential supply/demand dynamics in the US funding market. Near-term market impact is likely modest unless the fiscal details materially change expectations for deficits and yields.

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