U.S. fixed income sees highest inflows since January amid rate, tech, and geopolitical concerns

Last week, U.S. fixed income markets attracted the most investor inflows since January, driven by volatility in the tech sector, uncertain interest rates, and Middle East tensions. Investors favored short-duration Treasury ETFs like SGOV and VGSH to reduce risk from rate changes, while also increasing allocations to investment-grade corporate bonds and high-yield bonds. The inflows reflect a cautious yet strategic shift to lock in yields and manage risk ahead of Q2 earnings. Demand also rose for CLOs and long-term Treasury bonds as investors seek yield stability amid market uncertainty.