Global Corporations

1. New Markets
2. Raw Materials
3. New Technology
4. Production Efficiency
5. Avoid Political and Regulatory Hurdles
6. Diversify

Transaction Costs

1. Different Currencies
2. Economic and Legal
3. Language Differences
4. Cultural Differences
5. Role of governments
6. Political Risk

Trading in Foreign Exchange

1. Spot and Forward Rates
2. Hedging in the Foreign Exchange Markets
3. Inflation, interest rates, exchange rates

International Money and Capital Markets

1. International Bond Markets
2. International Stock Markets
1. London Stock Exchange
2. Paris Stock Exchange
3. EASDAQ
4. Matif
3. International Portfolio Diversification

European Stocks on the Roll

Euro Assignment