The Institute of International Finance (IIF) reported that outflows from emerging equities reached $56 billion, the largest such loss in over 20 years, indicating a severe downturn in investor confidence. The data highlights that the outflows were largely concentrated in emerging Asia, which had previously seen healthy inflows earlier in the year. The geopolitical shock from the Iran war, which began in late February and caused oil prices to spike by 50% to over $100 per barrel, significantly affected investors' risk appetite.
BUSINESSPublished 9 Apr 2026 • Published 2 days ago
Emerging Asia Faces $56 Billion Equity Outflows Amid Iran War
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In March 2026, foreign investors withdrew $70.3 billion from emerging market assets, marking the largest outflow since the pandemic in 2020, primarily driven by geopolitical tensions from the Iran war. This significant capital flight reflects a sharp reversal in investor sentiment, particularly impacting Asian equities.
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