Equity mutual funds saw renewed investor interest in February, attracting significant inflows. This trend indicates a long-term outlook from investors, overlooking short-term market fluctuations. Gold ETFs continued to receive investments, though at a reduced pace. Conversely, silver ETFs experienced outflows as investors booked profits.
US 10-year Treasury yield tops 19-month high as oil prices fuel rate-hike bets
US Treasury yields rose significantly, with the 10-year rate exceeding 4.75 percent. Rising oil prices and persistent inflation fueled expectations of a Federal Reserve rate
August 31, 2026