Investing in the US is not dependent on playing a theme, whether it be looking for beneficiaries of infrastructure growth, rising commodity prices or expanding exports.
Any of these strategies will be available in some area of the US market. The size of the market is not the only advantage US companies enjoy. Another factor favouring firms operating in the US is the enduring advantage of a light regulatory regime, coupled with a transparent, predictable and evenly applied legal framework. American companies have greater flexibility in hiring and firing in response to changing business conditions compared with companies in much of Europe or Japan. There is no doubt this has been an important factor in their ability to not only cut costs, but boost pro...
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