Macroeconomic forces affect domestic and global market performance

Whether you are a trader, a research analyst, or a portfolio manager, understanding how domestic and international markets behave and are regulated, along
with the strengths and weaknesses of various financial instruments is key to determining where, how, when, and whether to invest. Such decisions, in turn, affect
individual clients’ choices and collectively can influence how companies are valued and contribute to the overall economic climate. To help aid in the financial
decision-making process, finance professionals often prepare a variety of market analyses geared toward clients and portfolio managers.
For the summative assessment in this course, you will produce a market analysis report that analyzes various organized global and domestic exchange markets
and compares and contrasts performance for different investment products. Your analysis report will give an overview of different markets available (including
non-U.S. markets); discuss the factors that affect market performance (including interest, inflation, and other macroeconomic, social, and political factors); lay
out relevant rules, regulations, and governing bodies for the different markets; analyze the performance of various instruments to assess risks and benefits; and
draw conclusions based on your analysis.
The project is divided into four milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final
submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Two, Three, Four and Five. The final submission will occur in Module Seven.
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
 Assess how macroeconomic forces affect domestic and global market performance for optimizing investment decisions
 Analyze interest rate movements and inflation during various economic periods for their effects on market returns and short- and long-term planning
 Compare and contrast the major financial investment instruments for estimating return-based dividends and capital gains
 Assess the likely risk and return to investors in diverse markets by analyzing common investment products and strategic business decisions
 Determine the relevant oversight bodies and laws governing specific markets for ensuring regulatory compliance