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Global equity funds see highest outflows since December on oil shock fears

Global equity funds recorded the largest weekly outflows since mid-December in the seven days to March 11 as disruptions to oil supplies stemming from the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran stoked concerns about inflation and global economic growth.

Mar 13, 2026 &03501313202631; 14:50 UTC www.bnnbloomberg.ca Trending 4/5

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Negative for markets

Sentiment score: -75/100

High impact Immediate effect (hours)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Global equity funds experienced their largest weekly outflows since mid-December due to geopolitical tensions affecting oil supplies, raising inflation and economic growth concerns. The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is creating supply disruption fears that are driving risk-off sentiment across markets.

AI CONFIDENCE

85% Very high

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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S&P 500

^GSPCIndex

Expected to decline

Risk-off sentiment from geopolitical tensions and equity fund outflows

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Euro Stoxx 50

^STOXX50EIndex

Expected to decline

European equities pressured by oil supply disruption fears and capital flight

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DAX (Germany)

^GDAXIIndex

Expected to decline

German equities vulnerable to energy supply shocks and economic slowdown concerns

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Oil (WTI Crude)

CL=FCommodity

Expected to rise

Oil prices rising due to supply disruption fears from Middle East tensions

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Euro / US Dollar

EURUSDCurrency

High volatility expected

Safe-haven flows and inflation expectations creating currency volatility

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10-Year Treasury Yield

^TNXBond

Expected to rise

Bond yields rising on inflation concerns from potential oil supply shocks

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Reduce equity exposure and rotate into defensive assets and commodities. Consider hedging with long oil positions (CL=F) and monitoring safe-haven flows into bonds and currencies; watch for escalation signals that could trigger further market dislocations.

KEY SIGNALS

Largest equity fund outflows since DecemberGeopolitical risk premium from U.S.-Israel-Iran tensionsOil supply disruption concerns driving inflation fearsRisk-off market sentiment and capital reallocationEconomic growth concerns from potential stagflation scenario

SECTORS INVOLVED

EnergyFinancialsConsumer DiscretionaryTechnology

Analysis generated on Mar 16, 2026 at 14:06 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by BNN Bloomberg. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Global equity funds see highest outflows since December on oil shock fears

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