The latest UNCTAD annual report portrays an international investment scenario marked by instability and widespread caution. Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows show no clear direction, fluctuating in an environment where investor confidence is undermined by unpredictable trade policies, increasing regulatory fragmentation and geopolitical tension that make long-term planning increasingly difficult.
Global investment remains volatile…
Foreign Direct Investment in 2025: Global Growth with Uneven Momentum
In 2025, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) saw a significant recovery. Global FDI flows exceeded USD 1.6 trillion, marking a substantial improvement compared with the previous year.
However, growth was uneven. While some advanced economies benefitted from a sharp rise in investment, other countries saw more…
