US Secures One-Third of Global Capital Flows Post-Covid

High interest rates and economic incentives draw significant foreign investment, overshadowing emerging markets.

The US captured nearly a third of global investment flows since the pandemic, up from a pre-pandemic average of 18%.
Rising US interest rates and incentives for renewable energy and semiconductor production attracted substantial foreign direct investment.
China's share of global capital inflows has more than halved since the pandemic, while domestic capital is flowing out.
Emerging markets experienced a net outflow of capital, with foreign direct investment at its lowest level since 2000.
Upcoming US policy changes and a divisive presidential election could impact future investment flows.