Global Financial Markets

The definitive guide to why different financial markets exist and how they operate. This edition brings the listener right up to speed with the latest developments in financial instruments and provides a clear and incisive guide to this complex world that even those who work in it often find hard to understand. With chapters on the markets that deal with money, foreign exchange, equities, bonds, commodities, financial futures, options and other derivatives.

Art today is defined by its relationship to money as never before. Prices of living artists' works have been driven to unprecedented heights, conventional boundaries within the art world have collapsed, and artists now think ever more strategically about how to advance their careers. Artists no longer simply make art, but package, sell, and brand it. Noah Horowitz exposes the inner workings of the contemporary art market, explaining how this unique economy came to be, how it works, and where it's headed.

Navigate the stock market and decode the global economy with a calm, practical guide to how money actually moves. Whether you are tuning in during your morning commute or trying to make sense of anxious financial headlines, this listening experience transforms complex economic concepts into...

Master investing basics and decode the global economy without needing a finance degree or struggling through jargon. Perfect for your morning commute, this clear and empowering listen translates complex market forces into practical insights. You will finally understand exactly why prices move...

In the midst of one of the most serious financial upheavals since the Great Depression, George Soros, the legendary financier and philanthropist, writes about the origins of the crisis and proposes a set of policies that should be adopted to confront it.

Did Wall Street cause the mess we are in? Should Washington place stronger regulations on the financial industry? Can we lower unemployment rates by controlling the free market? Answer: no. Not only is free-market capitalism good for the economy, it is our only hope for recovery. As the nation’s longest-serving CEO of one of the top 25 financial institutions, John Allison has had a unique inside view of the events leading up to the financial crisis.

Life in the Financial Markets - How They Really Work and Why They Matter to You offers the financial services professional, and anyone interested in knowing more about the profession, an entertaining and comprehensive analysis of the financial markets and the financial services industry.  

Uncover the gripping economic history of market crashes and speculative bubbles that repeatedly shatter global wealth. Whether you are seeking an enlightening listen for your morning commute or looking to decode chaotic financial headlines, this dramatic narrative brings four centuries of booms...

Options trading is such a unique yet valuable way of making money in the stock market. While there are some risks involved in the trade, these are normally limited, giving you a chance to make some good money from the trade. Adequate market research and knowing when to make a move will help you succeed in options trading.