financial markets

  • Global Equity Funds Extend Winning Streak on Earnings Optimism

    Global equity funds attracted $12.46 billion in net inflows during the week ending July 15, marking the eighth consecutive week of investor inflows as strong corporate earnings and easing U.S. inflation boosted market confidence. According to LSEG Lipper data, European equity funds led with $9.49 billion in inflows, followed by Asian funds with $5.4 billion,…

  • BlackRock Assets Reach Record High After Strong Investor Inflows

    BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, reported record assets under management in the second quarter of 2026, supported by strong investor inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and long-term investment products. The company said continued demand for AI-related investments, fixed-income funds, and retirement portfolios helped drive growth despite ongoing market volatility. Quarterly revenue and profit also…