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Hedge Funds Bet Against US, Asian Stocks Amid Market Decline

3/23/2026

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Hedge funds increased bets against United States and Asian emerging market stocks, according to a Goldman Sachs note.
They also expect European shares to rise.
Last week marked the highest stock selling since April 2025, with speculators shorting equities for five weeks.
Global shares fell for the third week, and bond yields rose as fears that the Iran war could raise oil prices and inflation grew.

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Hedge funds increased bets against United States and Asian emerging market stocks, according to a Goldman Sachs note.
They also expect European shares to rise.
Last week marked the highest stock selling since April 2025, with speculators shorting equities for five weeks.
Global shares fell for the third week, and bond yields rose as fears that the Iran war could raise oil prices and inflation grew.