Introduction to Foreign Exchange and Currency Markets

Author: Reuters
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Publication Date: 2001-08-01
Features: Reuters Financial Training Series: Introduction to Foreign Exchange and Money Markets – A new concept in financial training, Introduction to Foreign Exchange and Money Markets guides beginners through the complexities of the world's most lucrative capital markets. The book provides clear descriptions of how these markets operate and why they operate in such a manner, while also explaining industry terminology. After completing this book, readers should be able to examine various instruments in the foreign exchange and money markets, particularly those parameters that define the value of instruments and basic evaluation techniques. Key features of the book include:
· An introduction section that defines professional terms and introduces theoretical background
· Examples and calculations of different types of transactions and instruments in the foreign exchange and money markets
· Summaries and reviews at the end of each chapter, reiterating key points and definitions
· Quizzes with questions and answers to reinforce learning
· References to other books, articles, and internet resources are included in the book. These materials help readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the foreign exchange and money markets, thereby laying a solid foundation. Each book in this series is supported by Wiley—Reuters Financial Training Center website (www.wiley-rft.reuters.com). The website is regularly updated and provides content such as screen shots directly from Reuters terminals, information on various professional exams, and links to the websites of financial institutions, among many other resources. This book is particularly suitable for novice traders, investors, and trainers in financial institutions seeking introductory textbooks. The educational institution of the International Federation of Financial Markets (IFM) and the Education Department of ACI guarantee that the research provided in this book is comprehensive for every participant in the foreign exchange and money markets.