The annual net capital inflow into the United States reached $884 billion, setting a new historical record.
Odaily reports that The Kobeissi Letter posted on the X platform stating that in the 12 months ending April 2026, the US net capital inflow reached a record-breaking $884 billion. This indicator reflects the size of external funds entering the US financial market through the purchase of US assets by private investors and official institutions.
Net capital inflow has nearly doubled since the beginning of 2025. The peak in 2021 was around $400 billion, less than half of the current level. In April, the total purchase of US stocks by the private sector rose to $763 billion, setting a historical high; the amount purchased by official institutions increased to $121 billion, more than doubling since the beginning of the year.
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