Week 7 — May 15: Currencies Overview — Macro, Central Banking & Balance of Payments
Topics: Currencies overview, macro situation, central banking and balance of payments
Assignment Due: Group Strategy Proposal 2 — Derivatives Investment Strategy Proposal (30 points)
Key Concepts
- Foreign exchange market structure and major currency pairs
- Central bank policy and exchange rate regimes
- Balance of payments: current account, capital account, and reserves
- Macroeconomic drivers of exchange rates