Global Equities Surge Amid Record ETF Inflows & Strong Bond Demand

August proved to be a surprisingly steady month for markets. And that's despite a backdrop of persistent inflation concerns and trade tensions. Investors largely looked past the headlines. Instead, they focused on solid corporate earnings and the prospect of Fed rate cuts later this year. One of the standout developments in August was the unprecedented surge in ETF inflows. According to a recent report from State Street Investment Management, ETFs attracted a record-breaking $118 billion in net new assets d ...