"Why would anyone want to invest in the US"?

This question certainly grasps the general loss of confidence/security being registered by national polls and those that are handicapping the coming midterm elections. It also reflects the wider concern globally that America's word/guarantee is not as persuasive as it was even a couple years ago. While the current administration has habitually acted unilaterally, with undermining/staggering naiveite, (and often with potential criminality), it has not really demonstrated sustained leadership globally over the past 25 years in the ways that it had over the prior 50 years. Leadership failures on climate change response, third world immigration and regional instability (Ukraine, Africa and the Gulf Region) have reflected this roughly 25 year drift.

Beneath this sobering surface, America's conscience now seems to be coming up for air, though it's a bit early to connect too many dots. There seems to be a reality check taking shape - perhaps first tragically ignited in Minneapolis neighborhoods, where we couldn't reconcile "law & order" with the camera evidence of point blank murder of her citizens by masked ICE agents seemingly acting with impunity. America seems to be tiring of the pugilistic carnival of Trump II and the self dealing that will find discovery when the monopoly on power recedes.
There will be a reckoning for unilateralism, corruption and acts of indecency/brutality, albeit a belated reckoning. This corrects course.

I've often been told over the years by friends from overseas, that Americans dare to examine their problems publicly & this incrementally has shaped reform. The implication was that a great country summons the courage to conduct its physical with the world as its audience. Maybe. I'm hopeful. In my lifetime, periods of American humility have paired well with her leadership efforts in the 20th century. I feel that may prove true in the 21st century as well.

Reasons for continued/new investment in the US

1. The US population, land mass/geography/infrastructure, resources & capital are differentiating
2. This composite differentiation will continue attracting talent, investment & scaled innovation.
3. The US will continue protecting wealth generation with favored currency, private property & rule of law.
4. America will resume global engagement, perhaps with a more enthusiastic approach to consensus.
5. The institutional inertia of America's administrative gov't, universities, NGOs & financial system endures.
6. Personal liberties enshrined in both a constitution and national culture remain immigration magnets.


Best regards to all,

CmoreBmore