US money market funds post largest inflow in six months

US money market funds saw a record 117 billion dollar weekly inflow as investors sought safety amid midterm election results and tech sector spending concerns. Meanwhile, US equity funds reversed previous outflows to gain 14 billion dollars.

A futures-options trader works on the floor, with a MAGA hat and US President Donald Trump pictures standing in the foreground, at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, November 5, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

United States money market funds pulled in a net $117.97 billion during the week ending November 4, marking the largest weekly inflow in six months. The surge reflects investor caution ahead of midterm elections and rising anxiety over AI cash burn at major technology firms. Safe-haven demand spiked as markets weighed the potential regulatory fallout from the shifting political landscape.