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    Global equity funds attract $34.76bn inflows on AI optimism

    Sara Ali•October 3, 2026• 1 min read
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    Global equity funds attract $34.76bn inflows on AI optimism
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    “Global equity funds attracted net inflows of $34.76 billion in the week through September 30, marking a second consecutive week of gains as optimism over AI investment and softer US inflation boosted …”

    The inflow was down from $44.31 billion the previous week. US equity funds attracted $20.6 billion, while European and Asian equity funds received $6.19 billion and $6.16 billion, respectively. Goldman Sachs said major US hyperscalers are expected to spend about $800 billion on capital expenditure in 2026 and $1.1 trillion in 2027.

    Sectoral funds recorded net outflows of $919.7 million, including $2.63 billion withdrawn from technology funds after three weeks of inflows. Global bond funds attracted $4.76 billion, while short-term and government bond funds received $5.43 billion and $4.13 billion, respectively.

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    Written by Sara Ali

    Aman-e-Pakistan Senior Journalist & Bureau Reporter

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