Hedge Funds 3X Bet on More Hawkish Fed Rate Hikes

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Hedge funds are betting that the Federal Reserve will continue to discuss aggressive hikes at Jackson Hole discussion this Friday.  Market makers are looking for continued tough Fed stance on inflation.

Funds are investing in weekly market rally…   

Funds have placed large shorts across futures for a key overnight rate that moves in line with the Fed’s benchmark. The position has tripled in the past month!

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