U.S. equity fund inflows surge on optimism over Mideast ceasefire
Published on April 10, 2026.
U.S. investors increased purchases of equity funds in the week leading up to April 8, largely due to hopes of a two-week Middle East ceasefire. Investors acquired a net $9.76 billion, an 80% increase from the previous week's $5.42 billion purchases. Investors also bought sectoral funds totalling $2.84 billion, marking the first weekly net inflow in three weeks. Bond funds also saw significant influx.
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