Inflows into global money markets jump as US tariffs deepen economic fears

Inflows into global money markets jump as US tariffs deepen economic fears

Investors pumped a massive US$61.32 billion into global money market funds during the week, data from LSEG Lipper shows.

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European and Asian funds saw robust inflows worth US$5.87 billion and US$5.83 billion, respectively, in the week through March 5. (AP pic)
NEW YORK:
Global money market funds witnessed a surge in inflows in the week through March 5 as investors sought safety following the US’ move to escalate its trade war by slapping steep tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China, fueling concerns about the potential impact on the global economy.

Investors pumped a massive US$61.32 billion into global money market funds during the week, following a net US$39.55 billion worth of purchases in the prior week, data from LSEG Lipper showed.

At the same time, demand for global equity funds dipped to a four-week low as these funds garnered just US$2.97 billion worth of inflows during the week.

Specifically, US equity funds lost their sheen, witnessing about US$9.54 billion in net outflows during the week.

On the other hand, European and Asian funds saw robust inflows worth US$5.87 billion and US$5.83 billion, respectively, in the same period.

The technology sector experienced a massive US$2.91 billion worth of outflows, the largest weekly net sales since December 2021.

Industrials and consumer discretionary sectors also witnessed notable outflows worth US$397 million and US$367 million, respectively.

Global bond funds were in demand for the tenth week in a row, grossing a net US$17.02 billion in weekly inflows during the week.

Global short-term bonds drew a net US$6.4 billion, the biggest amount for a week since Jan 8.

High yield bond funds also drew a significant US$3.17 billion in a seventh consecutive week of net purchases.

In the commodities segment, gold and precious metals funds received US$1.22 billion, marking the fourth consecutive weekly inflow.

Energy funds, meanwhile, faced a net US$114 million worth of sales.

Emerging market data for 29,575 funds revealed, equity funds attracted US$1.52 billion, the third successive weekly inflow.

Investors also added a net US$1.63 billion worth of bond funds, extending net purchases into a ninth consecutive week.

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