US Market Outflows Surge Amid Rising Tariff Volatility
Investors are retreating from US equities as tariff-induced volatility rattles markets. Bank of America reports an $8.9 billion outflow from US stocks in late April, signaling eroding confidence in domestic markets.
Capital is pivoting toward European and Japanese equities, which attracted $3.4 billion and $4.4 billion respectively during the same period. This geographic rotation underscores how global investors are diversifying away from US exposure.
The trend has accelerated since November’s US election, with every $100 invested in American equities now seeing $5 in withdrawals. Such persistent outflows suggest structural concerns beyond transient tariff disputes.