: During the peak of the panic, money market funds saw inflows surge to $22.51 billion , an eight-week high. Investment Outlook & Strategy
: Investors initially fled to safe havens due to an oil supply shock and fears of "higher-for-longer" interest rates. Global equity funds face weekly outflows on gro...
: High public debt, potential for renewed trade tensions, and the uncertain duration of current geopolitical agreements remain key downside risks. : During the peak of the panic, money
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: A two-week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict (beginning April 7) raised hopes for a permanent resolution and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz .
During the first half of , global equity funds experienced significant volatility, characterized by heavy outflows in March followed by a recovery in April as geopolitical tensions shifted. Recent Market Performance (April 2026)
Financial institutions suggest a "fundamentals-first" approach for the remainder of 2026.