Global Markets

Cloud services push leads software giant to accept local payment types in Brazil for the first time.

Financial and political stability keep Brazil attractive despite hurdles. (David Backus, NYU Stern School of Business)

Japan, Switzerland move to weaken their currencies as U.S. growth drags on dollar.

Japan, Switzerland move to weaken their currencies as U.S. growth drags on dollar.

Spread of debt crisis to Spain and Italy increases pressure on policy makers.

From writing the rules for Dodd-Frank to reforming her own agency, the SEC head steers a steady course through trying times.

From writing the rules for Dodd-Frank to reforming her own agency, the SEC head steers a steady course through trying times.

European debt worries now center on Italy and Spain.