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capital flight

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  1. The rapid movement of investments out of a market or country that is seen by investors as unstable.


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In 1998, Indonesia experienced a capital flight, which brought on political as well as economic instability.

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There might be capital flight restrictions or dual interest rates.

From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026

This pattern of capital flight would recur throughout American history.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025

Saravelos said that he’ll be watching for signs of capital flight, and whether Japanese authorities give in to pressure from financial markets.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 21, 2025

China's central bank is constrained in how much it can ease monetary policy amid fears a widening interest rate gap with the United States would trigger capital flight and yuan falls, Yu said.

From Reuters ● Sep. 21, 2023

Other problems include widespread corruption, capital flight, and brain drain.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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