FDI in the United States, Preliminary 2nd Quarter 2018, OFII report

[GeraltofRivia]

Organization for International Investment
Report | September 24, 2018

Second-quarter 2018 foreign direct investment flows in the United States were in negative territory, resulting in a divestment of $8.2 billion, following a relatively strong first quarter.

The second quarter was marked by unusually high selloff and purchase activity, which suggests that some $100 billion invested in the United States has transferred ownership abroad.

Clearly, much of this unprecedented FDIUS activity is due to changes in ownership. Yet, it can partially be viewed as a response to import tariffs and other trade actions from the Trump Administration as international companies hit the pause button on potential investments.

http://ofii-docs.ofii.org//dmfile/FDIUS_2nd_Q_20181.pdf

 

[GeraltofRivia]

It seems that investors are always honest and rational...

 

[TaiShang]

Second-quarter 2018 foreign direct investment flows in the United States were in negative territory, resulting in a divestment of $8.2 billion, following a relatively strong first quarter.

Investment from China has probably dropped to zero in the past quarter.

This year's total will be drastically less than last year's.

There has been huge increase in FDI to Europe, in the meanwhile.