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World Economic Outlook, April 2026: Global Economy in the Shadow of War
: During the peak of the panic, money market funds saw inflows surge to $22.51 billion , an eight-week high. Investment Outlook & Strategy
: 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 . Global equity funds face weekly outflows on gro...
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 "weekly outflows" referenced earlier in the year were particularly severe in March. World Economic Outlook, April 2026: Global Economy in
: Upbeat earnings from major AI and semiconductor firms like TSMC and SK Hynix boosted risk appetite.
: Investors initially fled to safe havens due to an oil supply shock and fears of "higher-for-longer" interest rates. Recent Market Performance (April 2026) The "weekly outflows"
: Attracted $18.41 billion as sentiment improved.