警报！全球资本重新站队

Core Viewpoint - The "Beautiful Act" proposed by President Trump may undermine the recent positive investment trends in the U.S. due to its "retaliatory tax" provisions, which could deter foreign investors from U.S. assets and make European assets more attractive [1]. Group 1: Impact of the "Beautiful Act" - The "Beautiful Act" includes a provision (Clause 899) that allows the U.S. Treasury to impose a maximum tax rate of 20% on foreign investors earning income from U.S. investments [1][5]. - The proportion of European investors in U.S. investments has increased from 15% in 2009 to 45% by the end of Q4 2024, but signs indicate a potential reversal of this trend [1]. - The implementation of Clause 899 could lead to significant tax burdens on foreign entities, potentially reaching a combined tax rate of 50% for withholding and branch profits taxes [5][7]. Group 2: European Market Performance - European investor confidence is rising, with the STOXX 50 index increasing over 10% since early 2025 and the DAX index up more than 21% year-to-date [1]. - The euro has appreciated nearly 10% against the U.S. dollar since the beginning of the year, reflecting a strengthening European market [1]. Group 3: Legislative Status - The "Beautiful Act" was narrowly passed by the House of Representatives with a vote of 215 to 214 and is currently under Senate review, with expectations for completion of the legislative process between June and July [9]. - If passed, the act is projected to generate an additional $116 billion in tax revenue for the U.S. government over the next decade [7].