European large-cap ETFs flows plunge in May as Italian political risk rears head

Outflows of €4.5bn

Tom Eckett
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European large-cap ETFs saw outflows last month as Italy's political situation reached breaking point, casting doubt over whether the European Central Bank will end its three-year bond-buying programme in Q3.

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