Big Wall Street comeback is upending a slew of bear market bets

Trades that got crowded in April’s tumult have suddenly become vulnerable, among them shorting the US dollar, betting against equities and wagering on higher market volatility. Behind the backfiring wagers has been Donald Trump’s concessionary tone on tariffs and a string of positive economic reports – and the ensuing rebound in sentiment.

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