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)
The shift from deep outflows to aggressive buying was driven by evolving geopolitical and corporate factors.
The "weekly outflows" referenced earlier in the year were particularly severe in March. Global equity funds face weekly outflows on gro...
World Economic Outlook, April 2026: Global Economy in the Shadow of War
: Brent crude prices stabilized below $100 per barrel in mid-April, easing immediate concerns about energy-driven inflation. Early 2026 Sell-off Context During the first half of , global equity
: Investors initially fled to safe havens due to an oil supply shock and fears of "higher-for-longer" interest rates.
: Recorded $157 million in inflows, while regional shares saw their best week in over three years. Drivers of Market Sentiment World Economic Outlook, April 2026: Global Economy in
: Earnings growth is expected to broaden beyond the "Magnificent Seven" to include mid- and small-cap stocks in cyclical sectors.