Meaning of the word "capital account" in English

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capital account

US /ˈkæpɪtl əˈkaʊnt/
UK /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl əˈkaʊnt/
"capital account" picture

Noun

a record of the private and public international transactions that affect a country's balance of payments, including foreign investment and loans

Example:
The country's capital account showed a significant inflow of foreign direct investment.
Changes in interest rates can significantly impact a nation's capital account.