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As per a report by UN Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD), global foreign direct investment plunged by how much per cent in the first half of 2020 from the same period in 2019?

As per a report by UN Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD), global foreign direct investment plunged by how much per cent in the first half of 2020 from the same period in 2019? Correct Answer 49

The correct answer is 49%.

  • Global foreign direct investment plunged by 49% in the first half of 2020 from the same period in 2019 and is on course to fall by up to 40% for 2020.
  • FDI flows to European economies turned negative for the first time ever, falling to -$7 bn from $202 bn, while flows to the US fell by 61% to $51 bn.
  • This was announced by the UN Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in its report.

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