US investment inflows hit a 10-year high

US investment inflows hit a 10-year high in 2026's second quarter

The OECD announced that global foreign direct investment rose 28 percent year on year to $1.198 trillion in January-June 2026. Investment in OECD countries increased 67 percent, while inflows into the US reached their highest level in 10 years in the second quarter; the outlook for the rest of the year remained uncertain.

Scraper SystemOctober 30, 2026, 12:58 PM

US investment inflows hit a 10-year high in 2026's second quarter

OECD data for the first half of 2026 showed that global foreign direct investment rose 28 percent year on year to $1.198 trillion in January-June.

Investment growth stood at 45 percent in the first quarter before declining by 26 percent in the second quarter. Despite the second-quarter decline, growth was recorded across the first half as a whole. Foreign direct investment increased in roughly two-thirds of OECD economies and in many emerging economies.

US inflows reach a 10-year high

Foreign direct investment into OECD countries increased 67 percent in the first half of the year. The US led this increase, with investment inflows into the country reaching their highest level in 10 years, particularly in the second quarter of 2026.

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The overall increase was driven largely by higher equity investment. Activity in intra-company lending made a more limited contribution to growth.

Outlook for the rest of the year remains uncertain

The OECD said the investment outlook for the rest of the year remained uncertain. Geopolitical tensions and new pressures on the costs of energy and other production inputs persist, while changes in trade policies are also continuing.