U.S. equity funds regain inflows as rate-cut hopes strengthen

U.S. equity funds attracted around $1.04 billion in the week to October 15, rebounding after prior outflows as traders priced in growing odds of a Federal Reserve rate cut. Tech and financial sector funds led the recovery, supported by better-than-expected earnings from major banks. Large-cap and small-cap segments still saw withdrawals, while mid-cap and bond funds drew steady inflows. Money-market funds witnessed a $21 billion outflow, reflecting a shift toward higher-risk assets amid easing macroeconomic anxiety.