A recent surge in bullish bets on sterling by hedge fund and other asset managers has set the scene for a sharp correction in the currency, should the Bank of England opt to lower interest rates later this week, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Hedge funds have made their most significant retreat from bearish yen bets since 2011 as the once-popular carry trade strategy falters, with leveraged investors cutting 56,639 net short positions on Japan’s currency over the two weeks ending 23 July, according to a report by Bloomberg.

A coalition of hedge funds invested in Ukraine, including Aurelius Capital Management and VR Capital Group is gearing up for debt-restructuring negotiations with the Ukrainian government to rework approximately $2.6bn in GDP warrants, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Igor Tulchinsky’s WorldQuant, which previously managed capital exclusively for multi-strategy major Millennium Management, is now managing $10bn in assets for other clients, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Elliott Investment Management, one of the world’s largest activist investors, has built a significant position in Starbucks, and is engaging in discussions aimed at enhancing the coffee giant’s stock performance, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal citing unnamed sources.

Global hedge funds have been reducing their exposure to US stocks for five consecutive days amid a broad sell-off in megacap tech-related stocks, according to a report by Reuters citing a note from Goldman Sachs.