| Description |
248 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Series |
The Economist books |
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Economist books (Series)
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| Contents |
1. Why markets matter -- 2. Foreign-exchange markets -- 3. Money markets -- 4. Bond markets -- 5. Securitisation -- 6. International fixed-income markets -- 7. Equity markets -- 8. Commodities and futures markets -- 9. Options and derivatives markets |
| Summary |
"The financial markets now deal in trillions of dollars and even slight movements in them can have a substantial effect on national economies, as well as individual businesses around the world. Being able to understand how financial markets work has become increasingly important to those in business and government, as well as to those who are involved in those markets either as traders or investors. Firms use the financial markets in a variety of ways - to invest spare cash, to reduce their exposure to risk, to raise capital - that can have a big impact on their balance sheets and bottom line. But in order to act astutely you must understand what you are doing. Unfortunately, business history is littered with disasters that occurred because people involved their firms in financial markets they didn't properly understand, most notably the derivatives market." "This Guide to Financial Markets provides a clear and detailed explanation of the different financial markets. For anyone who wants a better understanding of the way financial markets work, especially those whose work involves those markets, it will be an invaluable source of reference."--BOOK JACKET. ,Ò |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Finance.
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Capital market -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Investments, Foreign -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| ISBN |
1861972687 : |
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1861974140 |
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