Economy and AI Push Make Shorting US Stocks Dangerous, 22V Says

AI data center hardware in Ashburn, Virginia, US.Photographer: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Getty Images

Anyone looking to bet against US stocks this month would be wise to consider the strength of the American economy and ongoing enthusiasm around artificial intelligence.

That’s the view at 22V Research, where strategists say an increase in consumer spending and investments in AI are likely to support productivity, allowing firms to deliver the profits needed to power stocks higher.