Global Equity Fund Outflows Reach Nine-Month Peak Amid Inflation and Rate Hike Fears

Global equity funds face record outflows as oil prices rise and Fed rate hike expectations grow.

September 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Global equity funds saw their largest weekly outflow in nine months during the week ending September 16, driven by rising crude oil prices and concerns over inflation. Investors pulled a total of $23.21 billion from global equity funds, according to LSEG Lipper data.

U.S. equity funds also experienced significant redemptions, with net withdrawals reaching $31.44 billion for the week. This follows a similar outflow of $32 billion the previous week, signaling continued investor caution. Crude oil prices climbed to four-month highs, fueling inflation worries and pushing Treasury yields higher, which negatively impacted growth-focused investment vehicles.

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While large-cap, mid-cap, and multi-cap U.S. funds saw substantial outflows, small-cap funds attracted $568 million in inflows. Sectoral funds, particularly financials, consumer discretionary, and technology, recorded the biggest weekly inflows, with net purchases of $1.37 billion, $795 million, and $775 million respectively. Meanwhile, bond funds saw reduced inflows, and money market funds faced their largest weekly outflow since July 15.

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