Jan 16 (Reuters) - U.S. equity funds witnessed sharp inflows in the week to January 14 on upbeat earnings ​expectations ahead of the fourth quarter earnings season, with ‌investors brushing off concerns around geopolitics and the Federal Reserve's independence. Easing inflation pressures, ‌bolstering bets of interest rate cuts later this year, also boosted investor sentiment. Investors bought U.S. equity funds amounting to a net $28.18 billion in their largest weekly net purchase since October 1, entire ...