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Hedge funds slash staff and debt after rough October

Morgan Stanley data shows rapid unwinding of positions by equity-focused managers. Firms like Samlyn Capital and Walleye Capital are cutting headcount and returning capital following sharp losses.

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Hedge fund industry faces record losses and staffing cuts

VARA dropped 33 percent in October while Kirkoswald posted its worst month on record. Walleye Capital is returning capital, and Brevan Howard lost five credit managers.

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Asia markets see sharp declines as AI selloff hits chipmakers

South Korea and Taiwan prepared stabilization measures after sharp declines in semiconductor stocks. The KOSPI fell 8.6 percent, triggering a trading halt, while the TAIEX dropped nearly 9 percent.

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