During the first half of , global equity funds experienced significant volatility, characterized by heavy outflows in March followed by a recovery in April as geopolitical tensions shifted. Recent Market Performance (April 2026)
: Upbeat earnings from major AI and semiconductor firms like TSMC and SK Hynix boosted risk appetite.
: Attracted $18.41 billion as sentiment improved.
: Brent crude prices stabilized below $100 per barrel in mid-April, easing immediate concerns about energy-driven inflation. Early 2026 Sell-off Context
: Investors initially fled to safe havens due to an oil supply shock and fears of "higher-for-longer" interest rates.
Financial institutions suggest a "fundamentals-first" approach for the remainder of 2026.
: Earnings growth is expected to broaden beyond the "Magnificent Seven" to include mid- and small-cap stocks in cyclical sectors.