portfolio investment

Serbia’s Gross FDI Falls 26% as Foreign Financing Shifts Toward Portfolio Investment

Serbia recorded relatively stable net foreign direct investment in the first seven months of 2026, but the underlying flow of new foreign capital weakened significantly. Gross FDI inflows fell 26% to about €1.46 billion in January-July, while investment by Serbian residents abroad declined by approximately 55% to €417 million. Net FDI consequently reached around €1.04 billion, about 1% above the level recorded a year earlier. Lower inflows behind stable net FDI The stable net result was driven primarily by the…