Countries with rising equity indices are also seeing higher increases in short interest—with Germany and Hong Kong leading the upside, while Japan and Taiwan are notable laggards.

Taiwan stands out with a relatively high borrow cost of 3%, while borrow rates in other markets remain low, indicating cheaper shorting conditions elsewhere.

Here are the most significant changes in short interest by country, highlighting regional short selling sentiment trends:

Here are the most significant changes in short interest by country, highlighting regional short-selling sentiment trends:

CBK has a 72.5 crowded and squeeze score. Key drivers include rising stock price, takeover speculation, cost cutting and slower growth.

Budweiser Brewing Co had a squeeze score of 77.5 and crowded of 87.5. Key reasons Include weak demand, rising taxes, and cost-cutting.

Chow Tai has a squeeze and crowded score of 92.5.

Wuxi has a crowded score of 97.5 and a squeeze score of 100. Reasons include fear of US restrictions, weak deal pipelines, insider selling and data quality.

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