Home / Business and Economy / Investors Pour Billions into US Equities Amid Easing Inflation Fears
Investors Pour Billions into US Equities Amid Easing Inflation Fears
20 Feb
Summary
- US equity funds received $11.77 billion in net inflows up to February 18.
- Investors favored value funds, while growth funds experienced outflows.
- US bond funds also saw substantial net purchases totaling $10.27 billion.
In the week concluding February 18, U.S. equity funds garnered substantial investor interest, with net inflows reaching $11.77 billion. This surge followed a cooler consumer price inflation report, which bolstered expectations of potential Federal Reserve rate reductions and eased concerns over a tech sector selloff.
Within U.S. equity funds, value funds continued their favored status for a second consecutive week, attracting $2.65 billion. Conversely, growth funds experienced net outflows totaling $2.28 billion. Sectoral funds also saw positive attention, with $1.82 billion in net purchases, particularly in industrials and technology sectors.
Beyond equities, investors demonstrated strong confidence in fixed-income markets, pouring $10.27 billion into U.S. bond funds. This marks the seventh consecutive week of net purchases for bond funds. Money market funds also observed significant inflows, with $12.79 billion in net purchases over the past four weeks.
