17 Oct Financial Markets and Institutions
Write a 5–7 page paper in which you:
1. Explore one financial market and the types of transactions supported by it in the United States and global economies. Determine how valuable these transactions are to the United States and the global economies.
2. Evaluate all the factors that affect interest rates to determine the one that appears to impact interest rates the most in today’s economic climate. Support your answer with evidence and examples.
3. Analyze the ease or difficulty of forecasting interest rate changes. Assess the value the forecast provides.
4. Examine why the Federal Reserve was created. Then construct an argument as to whether or not the Federal Reserve’s major roles are essential to the U.S. economy.
5. Choose a recent monetary policy (adopted during the past 12 months). Analyze its current and future impact on the United States and global economies.
6. Imagine you are a financial manager. Develop a strategy for the use of bond markets by either an investor or a firm of your choice to meet a stated financial objective of your choice for that investor or firm.
7. Use at least four quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
• Develop a strategy for the use of bond markets to meet a financial objective.
