Global EconomyEconomic Times•1 min read•10/23/2026 (2h ago)

Neocloud short sellers rack up $6 billion as AI debt fears deepen

Neocloud short sellers rack up $6 billion as AI debt fears deepen
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Short sellers betting against US neocloud and data centre companies have made about $6 billion in paper profits this month as AI debt fears trigger a sharp selloff. CoreWeave, Nebius, IREN, Applied Digital and Core Scientific face heavy short interest, highlighting growing concerns over debt-fuelled AI infrastructure spending.

Key Takeaways

  • Short sellers betting against US neocloud and data centre companies have made about $6 billion in paper profits this month as AI debt fears trigger a sharp selloff.
  • CoreWeave, Nebius, IREN, Applied Digital and Core Scientific face heavy short interest, highlighting growing concerns over debt-fuelled AI infrastructure spending.
  • Full details and original dispatch available below.

Short sellers betting against US neocloud and data centre companies have made about $6 billion in paper profits this month as AI debt fears trigger a sharp selloff. CoreWeave, Nebius, IREN, Applied Digital and Core Scientific face heavy short interest, highlighting growing concerns over debt-fuelled AI infrastructure spending.

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