International portfolio investments have boomed in recent years, as a result of

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The general relaxation of capital controls and regulation in many countries has made it easier for investors to pour money into international markets. This has led to an increase in international portfolio investments in recent years. The depreciating U.S. dollar and increased commodity prices may have played a role, but the relaxation of capital controls and regulation is the primary factor.

International Portfolio Investments Have Boomed in Recent Years, as a Result