Some experts say markets are in for a nightmarish ride; others believe the yield-curve inversion won't trigger an economic crisis, as past inversions have.
Global debt grew to $215 trillion, or 325% of global GDP, in 2016, with EM countries' debt more than tripling to $56 trillion over the past decade.
The cereal giant says the deal will advance its goals of becoming a global snacking powerhouse and expanding in emerging markets.
If you're doing business overseas, you're subject to political risk. Being prepared is a key to minimizing the fallout.
S&P says the bulk of the growth in debt will be fueled by the U.S., China, Brazil and India, with emerging market debt increasing by 9.4%.
A survey finds the outlook remains positive, but weakness in emerging market economies is weighing on airline finance execs.
Only 27% of CEOs polled by PwC expect global economic growth to improve over the next 12 months and two-thirds see more threats to their businesses.
'Unless the key transitions in the world economy are successfully navigated, global growth could be derailed,' said the IMF's chief economist.
The Bank's sobering assessment for 2016 nevertheless calls for only a modest growth slowdown in China.
The downward revision from April's 3.3% prediction reflects China's economic slowdown, which has crimped Asia's export growth.
Emerging economies and bond markets need to prepare for an increase in corporate failures, says the IMF.
CFOs need to be comfortable with the integrity of the financials, management, and employees of the target company in emerging markets deals.
