Rising Short Interest: Is the Market Heading for a Fall?

Short interest on the NYSE spiked 3.3% in mid-September, hitting 19.1 billion shares, signaling growing investor pessimism. More traders are betting on stock prices to fall, potentially pressuring prices further. However, high short interest could also trigger a short squeeze if the market shifts. Investors are on high alert, watching to see if this is a temporary blip or a sign of a larger downturn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.