Finance

Serbia’s FDI Falls 22% as International Bond Inflows Reach €4.41 Billion

Serbia’s gross foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows fell 21.9% to €1.73 billion, while net portfolio investment reached €4.41 billion, signalling a shift in the country’s external financing structure towards international securities markets. Net FDI remained relatively stable at €1.26 billion, compared with €1.29 billion in the previous-year period. Meanwhile, portfolio investment reversed from a net outflow of €879 million to a substantial inflow, primarily driven by bond issuance by Serbian residents on international financial markets. The figures highlight the difference…