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.
Cash takes centre stage as investors rethink AI spending boom
Investors are increasingly focused on technology companies’ cash generation capabilities to fund artificial intelligence investments. Microsoft and Oracle are gaining positive attention from investors, while
October 29, 2026