Global Market: Investors return to emerging markets in April as debt flows surge

Global investors staged a strong comeback to emerging market assets in April, reversing much of the sharp retreat seen during the previous month’s Iran war-driven market turmoil, according to data released by the Institute of International Finance on Monday, Reuters reported. The rebound in portfolio flows suggested that investor confidence improved as financial markets stabilised following the intense volatility triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East in March, Reuters reported. S&P 500 Top Gainers Corning207.39(10.94%) Solstice Advanced Mat85.42(9.16%) Qualcomm237.53(8.42%) CF Industries Holdings124.48(8.22%) S&P 500 Top Losers Coterra Energy32.56(-8.62%) Dollar General104.63(-7.64%) Zoetis76.67(-7.44%) Trade Desk21.52(-6.76%) According to the IIF, emerging market…