Money Market Fund Assets Continue Record-Breaking Growth
Total money market fund assets increased by $44.75 billion to $7.98 trillion for the week ended September 2, the Investment Company Institute (ICI) reported.
Money market fund assets have continued their record-breaking growth, according to the latest figures from the Investment Company Institute (ICI). For the week ending Wednesday, September 2, 2026, total assets in money market funds rose by $44.75 billion, reaching a new total of $7.98 trillion.
The growth was primarily fueled by taxable money market funds. Government money market funds, a subset of taxable funds, saw an increase of $38.80 billion, indicating continued investor confidence in government-backed securities.
While the ICI report does not detail the specific drivers behind this sustained expansion, market observers suggest a combination of factors may be at play. Elevated interest rates and perceived uncertainty in other financial markets could be prompting investors to seek the relative safety and liquidity offered by money market funds.
This consistent inflow into money market funds might also signal a broader trend of investor caution regarding the overall economic outlook. The ICI continues to monitor the sector and provides regular updates on fund activity.