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.
- Global inflows: $2.03B, down ~96% from $48.81B last week.
- Regional trends: Europe +$7.02B, U.S. -$4.52B, Asia -$1.27B.
- Sector highlights: Tech +$2.03B, Industrials +$1.25B, Healthcare +$1.23B; Financials saw net outflows of $1.3B.
- Bonds & money markets: Global bond fund inflows jumped to $25.81B (five-year high); money market funds attracted $64.45B, the most since August.
- Commodities & EM: Gold & precious metals +$1.34B; emerging markets bond funds +$2.38B.
Investors remain selective, seeking resilience in equities while boosting allocations to bonds, money markets, and safe-haven commodities.