In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we talk about Houston’s ties to the rest of the world and how geopolitics and global markets impact our local economy. We're joined by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski.In this episode we cover: The growing connection between Houston and the global economyThe export landscape and Houston's ranking among other major U.S. metros The role of foreign direct investment and how the coming year looks for new investment projects Houston's jobs picture and where we stand on post-pandemic recovery Bayou Business Download is presented by Fifth Third Bank.