Global equity fund inflows surge as US-China trade tensions ease

(Reuters) -Global equity funds attracted the largest weekly inflow in three weeks in the week through October 22 as signs of easing trade tensions between the United States and China, and strong earnings from some top U.S. companies, boosted risk sentiment. Investors acquired a net $11.03 billion worth of global equity funds during the week, the most for a week since October 1, data from LSEG Lipper showed. Hopes of progress on a potential U.S.-China trade deal during a potential meeting between U.S. Pre ...