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Short-Sellers Are Dug In as Bond Market Faces Big Payrolls Test

Short-Sellers Are Dug In as Bond Market Faces Big Payrolls Test

Title: Short Sellers Maintain Positions as Bond Market Braces for Major Payrolls Data

Short sellers are holding firm in their bearish bets as the bond market prepares for a critical examination of employment figures. Investors are closely watching the upcoming jobs report, which is expected to serve as a pivotal stress test for fixed-income assets. Despite the looming data release, these market participants show no signs of unwinding their positions, signaling continued confidence in their downside thesis as they await the impact of the new payroll numbers on broader economic sentiment and interest rate expectations.


Source: Bloomberg Generated at: 2026-06-02 20:30:25 UTC

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