US Foreign Direct Investment fell to 0.9B in January 2025
US Foreign Direct Investment fell to 0.9B in January 2025, released February 2025, down 0.1B from December's 1B reading. The reading missed the 1.3B consensus by 0.4B.
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THE RELEASE
Foreign Direct Investment (United States) was reported at 0.90 billion in January 2025. This missed the market consensus of 1.30 billion by 0.40 billion. The reading fell from the previous value of 1.00 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
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Foreign Direct Investment - US
About Foreign Direct Investment — United States
DEFINITION
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a financial indicator that measures the amount of capital invested by a foreign entity into a domestic economy. It is a key measure of a country's attractiveness to foreign investors and can have a significant impact on economic growth, job creation, and technological advancement. FDI is often used as a gauge of a country's openness to international trade and its ability to attract and retain foreign capital. This indicator is closely monitored by governments, businesses, and investors as it provides valuable insights into the overall health and competitiveness of a country's economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - US Events
| Monday, November 9, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | Wholesale Inventories MoM | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.65 | Low | |
| 15:00 | Wholesale Sales MoM | 2.8 | 2 | 1.1 | 1.95 | Low | |
| 16:00 | Consumer Inflation Expectation | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.85 | Low | |
| 16:00 | Atlanta Fed GDPNow | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.45 | Medium | |
| 16:30 | 3-Month Bill Auction | 4.06 | 4.04 | 4.009 | 4.03 | Low | |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 11:00 | NFIB Business Optimism Index | 97.8 | 97.9 | 97.7 | 98.30 | Low | |
| 13:30 | CPI s.a | 337.48 | 336.3 | 337 | 337.17 | High | |
| 13:30 | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.33 | High | |
| 13:30 | Core Inflation Rate MoM | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.23 | High | |
| 13:30 | CPI | 337.51 | 336.94 | 337.02 | 337.13 | High | |
| 13:55 | Redbook YoY | 10.1 | 10.4 | 9.3 | 9.70 | Low | |
| 21:30 | API Crude Oil Stock Change | -5.267 | -1 | 3.79 | Medium | ||
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 19:00 | Budget Balance | -27 | -298 | -339.85 | Medium | ||