Foreign investors poured record levels of capital into U.S. stocks over the past year, with purchases of American equities exceeding $940 billion—a surge that aligns with the S&P 500’s robust performance. The influx highlights growing global confidence in U.S. markets amid broader economic trends, though analysts warn of potential risks if valuations continue to climb. Whether this trend reflects long-term investment shifts or short-term speculation remains a key question for economists tracking cross-border capital flows. The data underscores how international demand is shaping Wall Street’s trajectory, even as domestic factors like corporate earnings and interest rates play a role.
Overseas purchases of US equities topped $940bn in the year to July, coinciding with strong gains in the S&P 500
