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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.
Dozens of people are feared dead and around 100 others injured after an explosion tore through a crowded bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, authorities said.
Russian athletes will not be allowed to represent their country at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics even if a peace deal is reached with Ukraine, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said in an interview with an Italian newspaper.
At least 47 people were killed and 112 injured after a fire broke out at a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year’s Eve celebrations, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told Italian media on Thursday.
India has approved a major arms deal with Israel valued at approximately $8.7 billion, highlighting the deepening defence partnership between the two countries.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake has struck the southern state of Guerrero in Mexico.
The United Nations on Friday voiced serious concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan, warning that rising violence is increasingly affecting civilians.
Ukrainian officials reported on Friday that thousands of children and their parents were evacuated from frontline areas in the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions as Russian forces continued to advance.
Yemen’s southern separatists have announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from the north within two years, a move likely to further escalate tensions as Saudi-backed government forces seek to retake territory seized by the group last month.
A 6.5-magnitude earthquake has struck the southern state of Guerrero in Mexico.
Suhail Shaheen, Afghanistan’s ambassador in Doha, has again urged the United Nations to transfer Afghanistan’s seat at the UN to the Taliban-led administration, arguing the current arrangement no longer reflects realities in the country.
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