Homework: Financial Markets and Institutions
Write a five to seven pages paper in which you:
o Explore one financial market and the types of transactions supported by it in the U.S. and global economies. Determine how valuable these transactions are to the overall U.S. and the global economies.
o 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.
o Analyze the ease or difficulty of forecasting interest rate changes. Assess the value the forecast provides.
o 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.
o Choose a recent monetary policy (adopted during the past twelve months). Analyze its current and future impact on the U.S. and global economies.
o Imagine you are a financial manager. Develop a strategy for the use of bond markets by either an investor or firm of your choice to meet a stated financial objective of your choice for that investor or firm.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this homework are:
o Describe the various types of financial markets and the types of transactions supported by each market in the U.S. and globally.
o Analyze the factors that affect interest rates and forecast interest rate changes.
o Explain the operation of the Federal Reserve and describe how monetary policy is used in the U.S. and other countries to manage the economy.
o Develop strategies for the use of bond markets by investors and firms to meet stated financial objectives.
o Use technology and information resources to research issues in financial markets and institutions.
o Write clearly and concisely about financial markets and institutions using proper writing mechanics.