U.S. Annual Net Capital Inflow Reaches $884 Billion, A Record High

Odaily reported that The Kobeissi Letter posted on X platform, stating that in the 12 months ending April 2026, U.S. net capital inflow reached a record $884 billion. This indicator reflects the scale of external funds entering the U.S. financial market through the purchase of U.S. assets by private investors and official institutions.

Net capital inflow has nearly tripled since the beginning of 2025. The peak in 2021 was around $400 billion, which is less than half of the current level. In April, total U.S. stock purchases by the private sector rose to $763 billion, an all-time high; purchases by official institutions rose to $121 billion, more than doubling since the start of the year.