The United States recorded a sharp drop in overall net capital inflows in December 2025, with the indicator declining to $44.90 billion from $204.40 billion in November 2025. The latest figures, updated on 18 February 2026, signal a marked cooling in foreign capital entering U.S. assets at year-end.
The steep month-on-month decrease may draw close attention from investors and policymakers, as sustained shifts in net capital flows can influence financial conditions, asset prices, and the funding of the U.S. external position. While the data confirms a significant deceleration in December, further releases will be needed to determine whether this was a temporary adjustment or the start of a broader trend in cross-border investment into the United States.
