Citi's equity markets positioning model notes that US equity positioning drifted lower, but remains near neutral for the S&P and Nasdaq, whereas bearish flows are accelerating for Russell 2000

Citi's report highlights diverging equity market positioning trends, with US equities showing a neutral stance overall but increasing bearish sentiment for the Russell 2000.

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In contrast, Citi says that European equities experienced an uplift in bullish flows, with FTSE 100 and European Banks max long and profit levels rising.
In Asia, Citi says that KOSPI continues to see an uptick in bullish positioning driven by further new risk flows. Nikkei and China A50 positioning is marginally bullish, whereas ASX remains bearish.

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Meanwhile, European equities are experiencing strong bullish flows, particularly for the FTSE 100 and banks, suggesting a differentiated risk appetite across regions. This divergence may drive fluctuations in currencies tied to these markets, impacting related trades and strategies.

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