US presidential candidates often find their policies veering to the centre as their campaigns gather momentum, in order to attract more voters. But this time around they need to be sure about where they stand when it comes to the economy.
Pennsylvania attracts record levels of investment for 2011
Investment into Pennsylvania hit record levels in 2011 with $5.18bn-worth of deals reported, according to fDiMarkets, with the city of Pittsburgh recording particularly impressive figures.
Chile embarks upon diversification push
The Chilean government is looking to make the country's economy less reliant on its mining sector.
Guatemala adjusts FDI focus to BPO sector
With the country's FDI inflows decreasing in 2011, Guatemala is looking to target the business processing outsourcing sector in 2012.
Who is following the BRICs?
As the BRIC countries – Brazil, Russia, India and China – realise the decade-old prediction that they would become economic superpowers, attention now turns to the global economies that will follow them.
CAF president looks to build on Latam's boom
The president of Latin America's development bank, Enrique Garcia, is confident that the region's favourable economic climate can be maintained in the long term, provided investors in the region spread their investments far and wide.
Asia-Pacific set to lead M&A resurgence in the mid-market
As the market for mergers and acquisitions builds momentum, a survey of advisory firms points to expected growth in the Asia-Pacific market, particularly in south-east Asia and China.
US recovery will slow growth in BRIC economies, says PwC
With strong growth forecast for the US economy in 2012, Brazil, Russia,India and China are expected to see a slowdown in the level of capital entering their economies, according to a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers.
US sales, marketing and support sector continues year-on-year growth
There was a record number of projects in the US sales, marketing and support sector in 2011, making it the second most popular sector for FDI in the US.
Research shows that tax credits lead to more investment in R&D
A research report has been released suggesting that one of the most effective ways to stimulate investment in R&D is by establishing an R&D tax credit scheme.
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