Foreigners Rebuff ‘Sell America’ and Buy a Net $1.6 Trillion in Assets

Foreign investors defied 2025’s “Sell America” sentiment by injecting a net $1.6 trillion into US assets, per new data, reversing prolonged bearish forecasts about US market stability. The surge was driven primarily by foreign demand for US equities and Treasury bonds, signaling renewed confidence in American financial resilience amid global economic uncertainty. The accelerated purchases marked a stark contrast to earlier predictions of capital flight, challenging narratives that foreign investors would reduce exposure to US markets in 2025. Analysts attribute the shift to stronger-than-expected US economic performance, higher yields on Treasuries, and a relative safe-haven appeal compared to volatile emerging markets. The trend underscores the US dollar’s enduring dominance as a reserve currency, despite geopolitical tensions and periodic calls for diversification away from American assets.