The situation highlights ongoing risks in private credit and trade-finance funds, especially when underlying borrowers face distress.
Global Equity Fund Inflows Slow as Political Risks Loom
Global equity fund inflows cooled to a three-week low in the week to October 8, as investors paused amid the French government collapse and the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. Investors remain selective, seeking resilience in equities while boosting allocations to bonds, money markets, and safe-haven commodities.
Investors pile into short-bias ETFs amid record stock market highs
Short-bias ETFs, which profit from falling stock prices, are seeing strong inflows as investors position for a potential pullback in tech and AI-driven megacaps like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Oracle.
Retail retirement funds could reshape private market pricing
A surge of retail money flowing from 401(k) plans into private markets may force managers to value portfolios more frequently than ever, says KKR’s Eric Mogelof.
Global Space Investment Rockets to $3.5B in Q3
Investment in space startups surged from $1.79B last year to $3.5B in Q3 2025, driven by a wider range of companies and sustained defense spending, according to Seraphim Space.
India’s Equity MF Inflows Moderate in September; SIP & Gold/Silver ETFs Hit Record Highs
Despite a moderation in flows, investor confidence remains strong, underpinned by steady SIP contributions and retail participation.