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Jane Street posts worst month ever after situational awareness troubles

The firm recorded its worst month ever in July after trading bets connected to hedge fund activity soured.

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WSJ Markets reports that Jane Street suffered major losses tied to troubles involving situational awareness.

According to the report, the firm’s July performance marked its worst month ever as bets linked to issues at Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund soured.

The outlet says the setback contributed to a loss of about $15 billion following those hedge fund-related problems.

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WSJ MarketsJane Street Suffers Loss of About $15 Billion Following Troubles at Situational Awareness

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