Surge in hedge fund short bets against US Treasuries triggers BoE alert

Financial Policy Committee warning

Beth Brearley
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Hedge funds’ net short positions against US Treasuries futures have reached a new high of $1trn, prompting the Bank of England to warn financial institutions to standby for severe stresses in the financial system if these positions are unwound.

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