Course Description

Course CodeCourse NameCreditsHours
5704061 The Outlook and Analysis of Global Economy and Financial Markets 3.0 3
Description The main objective is to enable students to work effectively in the context of international financial and economic uncertainty. International financial events are both pervasive and important and it is important for managers to understand the Outlook and Analysis of Global Economy and Financial Markets. Economic activity in several major middle-income economies are weak. Global financial markets also suffered from a bout of turbulence. Recently Global financial conditions have turned supportive. Stable or declining commodity prices have been a positive for commodity importers but a negative for exporters. In this course, we explore the conditions of financial markets (such as those for bonds, stocks, and foreign exchange). Financial markets and institutions not only affect our everyday life but also involve huge flows of funds throughout our economy, which in turn affect business profits, and even the economic prospects of the world. After finishing this course, students will be able