Global Investment Trends - Global investment conditions remain sluggish in the first half of 2025, with foreign direct investment (FDI) declining by 3%, marking the third consecutive year of decline [1][2] - Geopolitical tensions, trade frictions, and companies reassessing supply chain risks contribute to cautious investment sentiment [1][2] Greenfield Investment - Greenfield investment, a key indicator of new capital expenditure and future production capacity, has seen a significant decline, with a 17% drop in global projects [2] - Developed and developing countries experienced declines of 20% and 12% respectively, contrasting with the recovery period from 2023 to 2024 [2] - Manufacturing greenfield projects decreased by 26%, particularly in sectors related to global supply chains such as electronics, machinery, automotive, and textiles [2] International Project Financing - International project financing, primarily in infrastructure sectors like energy and transportation, has sharply decreased due to high interest rates and rising geopolitical risks [3] - Renewable energy projects saw a 9% decline, while other electricity projects experienced a 38% drop in project numbers and a 52% decrease in investment amounts [3] - Domestic project financing has increased by 39% in number and 29% in amount, indicating a shift as local capital attempts to fill the gap left by international capital withdrawal [3] Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions - Cross-border M&A activity has significantly decreased, with total deal value dropping from $448 billion in 2024 to $172 billion in 2025 [4] - The U.S. and U.K. saw declines of 33% and 59% respectively, with overall European M&A activity down by approximately 1% [4] - There is an increase in divestitures and withdrawals, leading to instability in M&A activities in developing countries [4] Sustainable Development Goals Impact - The weak international investment climate negatively affects the achievement of sustainable development goals, with related project numbers declining by 10% and investment amounts down by 7% [4] - This trend indicates a reduction in both the number of projects and the average size of individual projects, further weakening capital formation capabilities in developing countries [4] Future Investment Landscape - The global investment landscape is expected to become more "regionalized" and "friend-shored," with investments favoring politically friendly countries [5] - Manufacturing related to supply chains will continue to face pressure, with developed countries likely to repatriate critical manufacturing processes [5] - Digital economy and artificial intelligence are projected to be the only bright spots for global investment growth, driven by strategic emphasis on AI and semiconductor development [5]
全球投资仍未走出低谷
Jing Ji Wang·2025-11-17 01:39