Trends ➤

From the Affaires team and global experts and thinkers.

Burgeoning consumer demand, mismatched assets in emerging economies invite bold pivot for industry giants' business strategy.

Central Asian outpost continues to benefit from improved fundamentals, global focus on metals.

Structural improvements and currency stability on display as EM debt continues to streak.

Status in question as geopolitical jolts continue to undo the longtime safe haven.

New research from Barings suggests corporates' maturation leaves short-dated debt undervalued, presenting significant upside for only marginal added credit risk.