Global Equity Funds Draw Eighth Weekly Inflow as AI Rally Lifts Technology Shares

Global equity funds took in $39.15 billion in the week through May 13, 2026, marking an eighth straight weekly inflow as investors increased exposure to technology shares tied to the artificial intelligence rally, LSEG Lipper data showed. The inflow was the largest since $48.55 billion in the week ended April 22, 2026. The MSCI World Index hit a record 1,117.52 on May 14, 2026, supported by gains in technology stocks after Advanced Micro Devices and Microchip Technology forecast strong demand for data-center chips. U.S. equity funds drew $22.37 billion, reversing $2.89 billion in outflows a week earlier. Asian and European equity funds added $7.62 billion and $6.29 billion, respectively. Technology funds attracted a record $10.65 billion, while metals and mining funds took in $1.03 billion and industrials drew $886 million. Global bond funds added $25.76 billion, the most since early October 2025. Money market funds saw $9.2 billion in withdrawals, while emerging-market equity funds lost $3.18 billion.