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Wall Street’s massive bet against long-term bonds is a recipe for a painful bearish unwind, says Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities’ strategist Frank Flight says a bet that appears to be one-sided against long-term bonds could be setting up for a painful unwind.

Wall Street’s massive bet against long-term bonds is a recipe for a painful bearish unwind, says Citadel Securities

Citadel Securities' strategist Frank Flight has warned that a large bet against long-term bonds could lead to a painful unwind. According to MarketWatch, this bet appears to be one-sided.

The collapse of western Sydney property developer Bathla Group has been cited as a cautionary tale in the private credit sector, with reports from The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald noting that it was worth $3 billion.

Other financial news includes the growth of box-spread ETFs to around $16 billion in assets, as reported by Moneyweb. Meanwhile, The Jakarta Post discussed the limitations of other financial systems in receiving a large and rapid reallocation of funds, citing concerns about the US public debt, political polarization, and the dollar's role in global trade.

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