Financial institutions suggest a "fundamentals-first" approach for the remainder of 2026.
: Technology, industrials, and metals/mining have been the primary beneficiaries of recent inflows.
: Global equity funds saw a fourth successive weekly inflow of $31.26 billion in the week ending April 15, 1.3.2]. Regional Surges :
The "weekly outflows" referenced earlier in the year were particularly severe in March.
: Recorded $157 million in inflows, while regional shares saw their best week in over three years. Drivers of Market Sentiment
During the first half of , global equity funds experienced significant volatility, characterized by heavy outflows in March followed by a recovery in April as geopolitical tensions shifted. Recent Market Performance (April 2026)
Financial institutions suggest a "fundamentals-first" approach for the remainder of 2026.
: Technology, industrials, and metals/mining have been the primary beneficiaries of recent inflows.
: Global equity funds saw a fourth successive weekly inflow of $31.26 billion in the week ending April 15, 1.3.2]. Regional Surges :
The "weekly outflows" referenced earlier in the year were particularly severe in March.
: Recorded $157 million in inflows, while regional shares saw their best week in over three years. Drivers of Market Sentiment
During the first half of , global equity funds experienced significant volatility, characterized by heavy outflows in March followed by a recovery in April as geopolitical tensions shifted. Recent Market Performance (April 2026)