Global equity funds posted their largest weekly inflows in five weeks in the seven days to February 18, as easing concerns over artificial intelligence stocks and renewed optimism about U.S. rate cuts improved investor sentiment.

European and Asian equity funds posted strong inflows in the week ended February 11, while U.S. equity funds recorded net outflows, as investors pared back exposure to mega-cap American stocks amid valuation concerns and rising AI-related spending.

Global equity funds recorded their largest weekly net inflows in 15 weeks during the week ending January 14, as investors pushed world stock markets close to record highs.

Global equity funds experienced their largest weekly inflows in three weeks for the period ending September 3.

Global equity funds recorded their largest weekly inflows in six weeks for the period ending August 13, driven by a softer-than-expected U.S. inflation reading and the extension of a tariff truce between the United States and China, which lifted investor sentiment.

Global investors pulled a net $5.3 billion from equity funds in the week ending July 16, driven by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and an inflation report showing a rise in U.S. consumer prices, which dampened risk sentiment.

Morgan Stanley exceeded first-quarter profit expectations, fueled by record-breaking equity trading revenue and robust performance in its wealth management division.