Global equity funds draw inflows for the eighth week on earnings optimism

• Bond funds extended their buying streak to 15 consecutive weeks with $16.16 billion in inflows, including the largest weekly investment in government bonds since April 8
• Technology sector funds drew $3.37 billion, the smallest inflow in three weeks, while money market funds experienced significant outflows of $102.53 billion
• Emerging market equity funds reversed an 11-week outflow trend with $2.74 billion in net inflows, and precious metals funds ended an eight-week selling streak with $376 million in purchases

Summary: Global Equity Funds Draw Eighth Consecutive Week of Inflows

Global equity funds attracted $12.46 billion in net inflows during the week ending July 15, 2026, marking the eighth consecutive week of positive flows. This follows an even stronger $48.35 billion in purchases the previous week, driven by robust corporate earnings and cooling U.S. inflation that reduced Federal Reserve rate hike expectations.

Regional Performance:

European equity funds led with $9.49 billion in inflows, while Asian funds drew $5.4 billion. Conversely, U.S. funds experienced outflows of approximately $4.8 billion. Major Wall Street banks and Morgan Stanley, along with chipmaking equipment supplier ASML, reported strong earnings that bolstered investor confidence.

Sector Flows:

Technology funds attracted $3.37 billion, though this represented the smallest three-week inflow. Financial and healthcare sectors gained $567 million and $558 million respectively.

Fixed Income Markets:

Global bond funds extended their winning streak to 15 consecutive weeks, drawing $16.16 billion. Government bond funds saw their largest weekly inflow since April 8 at $3.38 billion, while short-term bond funds added $4.17 billion.

Other Notable Movements:

Money market funds recorded significant outflows of $102.53 billion—the largest weekly withdrawal since April 15. Precious metals funds, including gold, attracted $376 million after an eight-week selling streak. Energy funds saw outflows of $145 million.

Emerging Markets:

EM equity funds reversed an 11-week outflow trend with $2.74 billion in net inflows, while EM bond funds gained $795 million across 28,904 tracked funds.

The data reflects renewed risk appetite amid positive earnings momentum and favorable inflation trends.