US equity funds extend outflows as oil-driven inflation fears build

Reuters · 3 hours ago
  • US equity funds recorded net redemptions of $31.44 billion in the week to September 18, the fourth consecutive weekly outflow.
  • The latest outflow nearly matched the $32 billion withdrawn a week earlier, according to LSEG Lipper data.
  • Crude oil prices rose to four-month highs during the week, heightening inflation concerns.
  • Expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike added to investor caution ahead of the policy decision.

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