As U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats shake confidence in the American market, as investors increasingly turn to Europe, drawn by its relative political stability and infrastructure-driven economic agenda.
Investor interest in Europe is rising sharply, as growing concerns over President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies drive capital away from the United States. Executives and fund managers cite planning uncertainty and tariff threats as key reasons behind the shift.
Peter Roessner, CEO of Luxembourg-based hydrogen firm H2Apex, said U.S. instability is pushing both American and European investors to focus on the EU market.
“Conditions in Europe aren’t perfect, but they’re stable,” he told Reuters.
More than $100 billion has flowed into European equity funds this year — triple last year’s figure — while U.S. funds saw outflows nearing $87 billion, according to LSEG data.
Investors also responded coolly to the U.S. debut of Holcim’s spin-off Amrize, while Holcim’s Europe-focused stock rose 15%. Siemens Energy’s shares climbed 84% amid renewed investor confidence in EU markets.
The European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, noted this momentum reflects growing trust in Europe's long-term value.
Germany has seen a surge in foreign investment, with inflows more than doubling to €46 billion ($53 billion) in early 2025. Meanwhile, German companies reduced exposure to the U.S., posting a negative €2.38 billion ($2.78 billion) in direct investment in April alone.
Still, experts warn Europe must act swiftly. “This sentiment can reverse,” said KfW CEO Stefan Wintels, urging European Union leaders to accelerate regulatory reforms and fulfill spending promises.
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing, after meetings in the Gulf, confirmed strong investor interest in Europe but stressed that long-term confidence depends on continued political and economic stability.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said a Togo-flagged oil tanker was struck while attempting to make an “illegal passage” through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said early on Friday.
Saudi civil defence sent an all-clear on Saturday after issuing alerts for a second time for potential danger in Riyadh and the city of Al-Kharj east of the capital, amid an uptick in attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis on the Gulf country.
The European Union will disburse €3.3 billion ($3.8 billion) to Ukraine for missiles and drones, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said after a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgrades, along with related equipment and services, the department said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported at least 10 people had died in Russian attacks over the last 24 hours.
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The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgrades, along with related equipment and services, the department said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported at least 10 people had died in Russian attacks over the last 24 hours.
Cuba's electrical grid suffered a total collapse on Friday, plunging the nation into darkness and leaving millions without power amid a U.S. pressure campaign that has largely blocked oil from reaching the Caribbean's largest island.
A China Coast Guard vessel rammed a Philippine boat on a refueling mission in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said, in the latest confrontation between the two countries in disputed waters.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that additional news organisations could be barred from the White House, hours after announcing bans on CNN, MS NOW and Politico over coverage he described as “fake news”.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland on Friday that would significantly expand Washington’s military presence on the Arctic island and give the United States what he described as permanent authority over its security.
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