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US equity fund inflows slump to six week low as oil spikes and Fed worries grow
Economy
Published on 5 May 2026
Oil jumps and Fed timing fuels a sudden risk retreat
Investor demand for US equities cooled sharply as fund inflows fell to a six week low of $911 million. A surge in oil prices and mounting uncertainty around interest rates—especially with the Federal Reserve policy decision approaching—has weighed on risk appetite, prompting investors to stay cautious and reduce exposure to equities.
- US equity fund inflows drop to a six week low at $911 million
- Rising oil prices are pressuring market sentiment and risk appetite
- Rate uncertainty ahead of the Fed decision is driving investors to tread carefully
- Caution is increasing as investors reassess near term equity exposure
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The Economic Times