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Despite diminished global economic optimism and concern over the U.S. economy, global executives will likely continue to increase their investments abroad, according to the latest FDI Confidence Index report by global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney.

"Undeniably, central bankers need not fear that irrational exuberance persists the global economic outlook of investors has dimmed substantially, compared to a year ago. Nonetheless, our expectation is that FDI flows will continue to grow, albeit at a slower pace," says Paul A. Laudicina, A.T. Kearney vice president and managing director of the firm's Global Business Policy Council, which conducts the study.

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