LONDON (Reuters) - The $1 trillion market in emerging corporate bonds could be headed for a surge in defaults if company earnings in swiftly depreciating roubles or pesos fail to keep pace with dollar-based debt repayments. Full story
BORROWING UP: Americans increased their borrowing by $11.1 billion in April to a seasonally adjusted $2.82 trillion. That's the 20th straight monthly gain to another record level. Full story
Americans borrowed more in April to attend college and buy cars and were a little less cautious with their credit cards than the previous month. Full story
WASHINGTON (Reuters)- Consumer credit increased in April but a modest increase in a measure of credit card usage suggested households are still working on reducing their debt load, which could hobble consumer spending growth. Full story
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Consumer credit recorded its smallest increase in eight months in March, a possible hint that Americans are still trying to pare their debts. Full story
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Small U.S. industrial companies invested in their plants and equipment at pre-recession levels as 2012 came to an end, according to a report from PayNet Inc on the money that manufacturers are borrowing to finance capital expenditures. Full story
Stock prices are at all-time highs, and rates for borrowing money are at all-time lows. Even with some companies reporting prospects for revenue growth ahead, why aren't there are more M&A deals? Robert Kindler, Morgan Stanley vice chairman, provides p...
