First Vinci, then Hochtief - what next for the Qataris?

So, the Qataris have raised almost a EURO 1 billion in the last week by selling stakes in European construction companies Vinci and Hochtief.

This begs the question: why is the sovereign wealth fund selling given it has been a buyer of European assets in recent years?

The Times reported last week that the Qatar Investment Authority is looking to shift its focus away from Europe to the US. Here is a link to that piece:..