Global Markets Roar as Foreign Investment Surges and Crypto Hits $4 Trillion; Delta Faces Engine Fire Investigation

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Key Takeaways

  • Foreign investors injected a staggering $259.4 billion into U.S. financial assets in May, marking the largest monthly inflow since 2022, according to U.S. Treasury data.
  • The global cryptocurrency market capitalization has surpassed $4 trillion for the first time ever, driven by a broad rally across digital assets and significant regulatory advancements.
  • A Delta Air Lines (DAL) Boeing (BA) 767 made an emergency landing in Los Angeles after an engine fire, prompting an FAA investigation.

Foreign investors demonstrated robust confidence in U.S. markets in May, pouring a substantial $259.4 billion into U.S. stocks and Treasuries. This figure represents the largest monthly inflow since 2022, signaling strong overseas demand for American financial assets. The surge in investment was particularly notable in U.S. equities, which saw net inflows of $114.3 billion after an outflow in April, while foreign investors also bought $146 billion in Treasuries, reversing a previous outflow.

Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market has achieved a historic milestone, with its total market capitalization exceeding $4 trillion for the first time. This unprecedented valuation underscores the growing mainstream acceptance and institutional interest in digital assets. The rally has been fueled by a surge in altcoins and recent regulatory clarity from Washington, including the passage of key crypto bills in the U.S. House of Representatives. Bitcoin (BTC) also surpassed $120,000, with analysts forecasting it could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025.

In aviation news, a Delta Air Lines (DAL) Boeing (BA) 767 was forced to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Friday after its left engine caught fire shortly after takeoff. The flight, DL446, was bound for Atlanta when the incident occurred. Emergency crews were on standby, and no injuries were reported among passengers or crew. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the engine fire, marking the second such incident involving a Delta aircraft this year. The aircraft involved was a 24-year-old Boeing 767-400 equipped with General Electric CF6 engines.

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