Global equity funds log strongest weekly inflows in 3-1/2 months

Group 1 - Global equity funds experienced a net investment of $45.59 billion, marking the largest weekly inflow in 15 weeks, driven by strong investor sentiment and easing inflation concerns [2][3] - The MSCI World index reached new records, increasing by approximately 2.4% year-to-date after a 20.6% rally in the previous year [2] - U.S. equity funds attracted $28.18 billion, the highest weekly inflow in 2.5 months, while European and Asian equity funds saw net purchases of $10.22 billion and $3.89 billion, respectively [3] Group 2 - Global bond funds recorded a net investment of $19.03 billion, consistent with the previous week's inflow [4] - Short-term bond funds and euro-denominated bond funds attracted net inflows of $2.23 billion and $2 billion, respectively, while high-yield bond funds also saw $1 billion in inflows [4] - Gold and precious metals commodity funds had a net inflow of $1.81 billion, marking the ninth weekly net purchase in 10 weeks [5] Group 3 - Emerging market assets gained popularity, with equity funds receiving $5.73 billion, the largest weekly amount since October 2024, alongside a net inflow of $2.09 billion in bond funds [5]