On a global scale, the countries that attracted the most Foreign Direct Investment (IED) this year it was the United States, Brazil and Mexico, reported the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
FDI flows received by the American Union and Mexico increased by more than 25 billion dollars during the first half of 2024, due to greater reinvestment of profits, while Brazil remains stable.
Specifically, the nation that rules Joe Biden raised 153 billion dollars, followed by 32 billion from Brazil and 31 billion in the case of the country headed by President Claudia Sheinbaum.
The fall of China stands out, given the strong geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty that impacts the confidence of foreign investors. In the first half of the year, the giant headed by Xi Jinping recorded a negative figure of 5 billion dollars.
The OECD reported that FDI flows in the world rebounded and totaled 802 billion dollars in the first half of this year.
However, in the countries that make up the organization, FDI fell 14%, due to the divestments that were registered in Luxembourg and the Netherlands, as well as a better flow of portfolio investment.
In Belgium, Norway and Ireland there were exits due to taking profits from investors in the stock market, and movements between companies due to the payment of loans.
FDI aims to create a lasting link with long-term economic and business purposes, by a foreign investor in the host country.
