Global money market funds draw second weekly inflow amid US economic uncertainty

Global investors poured into money market and government bond funds in the week to Aug. 14, preferring to stick with lower risk assets while waiting for more clarity on the health of the U.S. economy.

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Global money market funds draw second weekly inflow amid US economic uncertainty  Global investors poured into money market and government bond funds in the week to Aug. 14, preferring to stick with lower risk assets while waiting for more clarity on the health of the U.S. economy.

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