What Drives Currency Markets (Financial Times Series) [Paperback]

Brian Kettell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0273630717 | ISBN-13: 978-0273630715 | Publication Date: September 20, 2000 | Edition: 1st

What Drives Currency Markets takes the reader on a complete tour of the instigators of change within the foreign exchange market. Beginning by placing the FX market in the centre of the global financial system. It moves on to explain where volatility originates, and what the major factors of change are including economic developments and short term considerations. The book discusses what makes a great currency and whether currency collapses can ever be predicted. The influence of the Euro is emphasised throughout the whole text and the author concludes by asking whether the Euro will succeed or fail as a currency. What Drives Currency Markets is essential reading for dealers, analysts, newcomers to the financial marketsm and finance professionals across the board who need to maintain their edge at the forefront of developments in international finacial markets. * analyses the true influencers of currency movements which FX market participants concentrate on * gives readers what they really need to know - the facts of what happens in the dealing room * includes an analysis of the non-economic factors that need watching * looks at the influence of the Fed and EMU on FX markets * essential for newcomers to international financial markets

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute, the currency markets move up and down largely in line with factors not taught in business schools, universities, or textbooks. What Drives Currency Markets provides a comprehensive guide to the complex and often misunderstood world of foreign exchange markets. It is designed to engage the reader in the realities of the dealing room and enable them to trade with confidence.

About the Author

Brian Kettel as extensive experience in international banking and finance. Since graduating from the London School of Economics, he has worked for Citibank, American Express, the Arab Banking Corporation, and Shearson Lehman. He currently lectures on international markets for Chase Manhattan Bank, Nomura, Morgan Stanley, Banque Indosuez, and many other leading international institutions. He has published over 70 articles in The Economist, International Herald Tribune, and the Financial Weekly.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Financial Times Prentice Hall; 1st edition (September 20, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0273630717
• ISBN-13: 978-0273630715
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,822,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)