Dossier
Short-Sellers
Coverage of Short-Sellers in the Nexus archive.
- As short-sellers circle the yen, a repeat of 1997 Asian crisis looms
Japan is defending its yen against the US dollar, similar to Thailand's 1996 situation. Weak fundamentals and high national debt limit Japan's ability to raise interest rates, risking an inflation-devaluation spiral that benefits yen short-sellers.
- Short-Sellers Are Dug In as Bond Market Faces Big Payrolls Test
Short-sellers are maintaining their positions as the bond market prepares for a significant test related to payrolls. The situation highlights ongoing market volatility and strategic betting against bond prices.