Global Business & Emerging 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)

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

European debt worries now center on Italy and Spain.

European debt worries now center on Italy and Spain.

Drug violence takes its toll but some companies continue to expand operations.