US investment into mainland China has all but dried up as the trade war heats up.
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New York tops US IFCs across all rankings
January 2, 2019New York beats all other US IFCs into first place, with the UK being both biggest recipient of projects and contributor of inward flows. Silvia Pavoni reports.
US community banks fight back
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What will US policy mean for emerging markets?
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Can the US economy keep growing?
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US regional banks enjoy a golden age
July 4, 2018A decade on from the sub-prime mortgage crisis, the US’s regional lenders are using their ample capitalisation as a springboard for acquisitions and digital initiatives. Jane Monahan reports.
The US, China and the battle for Latin America
May 1, 2018Though it may not be evident from Donald Trump's Twitter feed, the US is attempting to wrestle back the trade initiative from China in Latin America. Silvia Pavoni speaks to senior Washington officials responsible for taking on this task.