2024 investment matrix
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fDi Graph Time
February 5, 2025
| Our preliminary data for 2024 is out. Global greenfield FDI activity last year was driven by large projects in critical infrastructure and capacity needed for a more digital and lower carbon economy. The largest FDI sector was renewable energy, followed by communications (driven by data centres) and semiconductors. But lower FDI plans inclean tech like batteries show bumps in the road for the energy transition. Click the chart below to explore the trends that shaped global investment in 2024. |
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| BY THE NUMBERS |
| $76bn Intra-African FDI stocks at the end of 2023. 25% Donald Trump’s tariff hike on Mexican and Canadian imports threatened on February 1. |
DATA DISPATCH
Yesterday (4 Feb), US president Donald Trump said the US will “take over” the Gaza Strip and that Palestinians should permanently leave the enclave. The international community and Arab world have condemned his comments. Trump’s move risks further straining efforts through the Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, to boost business and investment ties between Israel and Gulf countries. Onlookers were already arguing the conflict between Israel and Hamas could redraw the investment map of the region. Trump has thrown gas onto the fire.
| Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme aims to diversify the Saudi economy by investing in technology. Is it delivering on its aims? And what opportunities could a digitised Saudi offer businesses and investors? |
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Lively discussions about our FDI data trends are happening on social media. Below Reddit users shared their thoughts on last week’s story about Tesla’s declining annual sales in 2024. Join the conversation on LinkedIn or get in touch at alex.irwinhunt@ft.com
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