U.S. Investors Are Flush With Cash, and Happy to Keep It There
Sep 21, 2025, 11:37 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The high cash holdings and reluctance to invest in stocks suggest reduced demand for equities. This mirrors previous periods like early 2000s, where cash allocations suppressed stock market growth.
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Money-market funds hit $7.7 trillion, driven by investor caution. Investors hold excess cash, preferring to wait for stock corrections. Industry predicts money-fund assets could exceed $8 trillion by 2026. Average yield of money funds is significantly higher than bank savings accounts. Cash allocations remain elevated, despite stock market growth.
Money-market funds hit $7.7 trillion, driven by investor caution.
Investors hold excess cash, preferring to wait for stock corrections.
Industry predicts money-fund assets could exceed $8 trillion by 2026.
Average yield of money funds is significantly higher than bank savings accounts.
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