Grasp the Trends: How to Obtain the Latest Business and Economic Information: How to Obtain the Latest Business and Economic Information

Author: Michael Brett
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: For over a decade, "Trend Spotting—How to Get the Latest Economic and Financial Information" has been the preferred choice for those seeking a solid foundation in financial investment through an easy-to-understand approach. What are the securities market, money market, and commodity market? How do they operate? What are derivatives? Could they cause a financial system collapse? Find out in this book! "Trend Spotting—How to Get the Latest Economic and Financial Information" is a guide to understanding financial publications and the market activities they cover. Michael Brett explains how the financial world works for those without financial knowledge—from the money market to the commodity market, from investment ratios to bidding. With numerous financial term explanations—such as options, leveraged buyouts, hedging, and more—this book helps you navigate financial columns with ease. A notable feature of this book is the inclusion of many training courses and reading lists. This fifth edition has been fully revised and explains the structural changes occurring in the financial world of the new century, including the new trading systems in the London Commercial District, the role of the European Union, and the impact of the internet and e-commerce.