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BEARISH STABLE NDX

Excessive leverage in the market, particularly in South Korea and Taiwan positions, is creating vulnerability to sharp drawdowns

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Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (1 article). Watching for it to gain traction.

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"Arrowpoint Investment Partners reduced fund level risk ahead of July after identifying signs of excessive leverage in the market, including a growing reluctance among banks to extend incremental leverage for certain positions in South Korea and Taiwan."

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