Core Data & Capital Inflows (Week Ended May 27, 2026):
- The Equity Reversal: Investors poured a net $1.97 billion into U.S. equity funds, marking a sharp recovery from the massive $12 billion in net selling recorded the prior week.
- The AI Tech Catalyst: Driven by Nvidia’s ($NVDA.O) blockbuster report highlighting insatiable demand for its flagship AI chips, U.S. technology sector funds absorbed a net $2.75 billion—marking their 8th consecutive week of net inflows.
- Geopolitical Headwinds: Despite the tech-driven optimism, overall asset purchases were kept in check by investor caution surrounding the fluid, ongoing U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.
Sector Breakdown & Rotation:
- Technology: Netted $2.75 billion in fresh capital.
- Financials: Attracted a net inflow of $987 million.
- Industrials: Drew a net inflow of $880 million.
Bonds and Money Market Resilience:
- Fixed Income Winning Streak: U.S. bond funds remained highly popular, drawing a net $10.62 billion to book their 6th consecutive week of positive inflows. Notable sub-asset inflows included:
- General Domestic Taxable Fixed Income: $2.74 billion
- Short-to-Intermediate Investment-Grade: $2.38 billion
- Municipal Debt Funds: $2.33 billion
- Short-to-Intermediate Government & Treasuries: $2.02 billion
- Cash Alternatives: High-yielding U.S. money market funds maintained strong defensive momentum, pulling in $8.38 billion for their 2nd successive week of positive inflows.