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<p>Foreword ix</p> <p>About the Author x</p> <p>Acknowledgments xi</p> <p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>PART I Infectious Diseases</b></p> <p>CHAPTER 1 The Black Plague: A Paradigm for Today 5</p> <p>CHAPTER 2 1918 Spanish Flu 17</p> <p>CHAPTER 3 Mad Cow Disease 25</p> <p>CHAPTER 4 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 47</p> <p>CHAPTER 5 Bird Flu 69</p> <p><b>PART II Natural Disasters</b></p> <p>CHAPTER 6 Hurricanes 83</p> <p>CHAPTER 7 Earthquakes and Tsunamis 121</p> <p>CHAPTER 8 Global Warming 135</p> <p><b>PART III Politics</b></p> <p>CHAPTER 9 Terrorism 151</p> <p>CHAPTER 10 Government Change 171</p> <p>CHAPTER 11 Government Scandals 189</p> <p>CHAPTER 12 Modern, Short-Term War 205</p> <p>Conclusion 229</p> <p>Bibliography 231</p> <p>Index 237</p>

"<i>World Event Trading: How to Analyze and Profit from Today's Headlines</i> is one of the more unique and interesting financial books that I have read in quite a while. Though often times trading books deal with the minutia of market movements, Andrew examines three types of world events: infectious diseases, natural disasters, and politics, from a historical perspective before showing how all three impact the financial markets." (-- Tom Aspray, Book of the Month Reviews, MoneyShow.com, August 2007)

<b>Andrew Busch</b> is the Global FX Market Strategist for BMO Financial Group's Investment Banking Division in Chicago. He is a recognized expert on the world financial markets and how these markets are impacted by political events. Busch's views appear in his daily newsletter, the Busch Update, which reaches 5,000 investors and financial professionals. He also writes a weekly column that appears on The Globe and Mail Web site on Fridays and in print on Mondays. Busch makes weekly appearances on CNBC's Closing Bell with Maria Bartiromo and is frequently quoted by the Wall Street Journal as well as other news services. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in economics from Ohio Wesleyan University and received an MBA from the University of Chicago.

<p>Praise for World Event Trading</p> <p>"In the ever-converging global economy, everything impacts the capital markets. Andy has a rare skill: translating in crisp, clear, and vivid language how global and geopolitical events impact the financial markets and create profit-making opportunities. Like Andy's daily newsletter, this book is a must-read for everyone who wants to understand the global markets and how the news of the day influences, drives, and determines those markets."<br /> —Rob Nichols, President and COO, Financial Services Forum, and former Assistant Secretary of the United States Treasury for Public Affairs</p> <p>"As a currency portfolio manager and trader, I have been a reader of Mr. Busch's daily reports for over five years. Andy is unique in his ability to link disparate themes from around the world into a coherent strategy for making money in the financial markets. As someone who has managed billions of U.S. dollars in the currency markets for over thirty years, I can say that his book is essential for understanding how financial markets react to today's world events."<br /> —Eric Nelson, Senior Portfolio Manager, FX Concepts</p> <p>"Seizing the trading opportunity around current events was once the sole province of the professional: no more. Andy shines a light on some of the techniques that have turned ordinary traders into incredibly successful (and rich) ones. With wit and clarity, he connects the dots in a way that few can—and shows how just about anyone can profit from even the worst of news."<br /> —Amanda Lang, Anchor, BNN's SqueezePlay</p> <p>"Wall Street analysts can predict corporate earnings or the unemployment rate, but geopolitical events are the great wild card. They can have an enormous impact on many markets, not just on stocks. As a result, savvy analysts like Andy Busch are increasingly important in the financial world. His commentary is invaluable because it makes all of us smarter investors."<br /> —Greg Valliere, Chief Political Strategist, Stanford Washington Research Group</p> <p>"There are many factors that affect financial markets. Most economists and strategists analyze these factors from a macroeconomic perspective. This book takes an entirely different approach by showing how headlines can make a significant impact on financial markets. I strongly recommend this book to every serious trader."<br /> —George A-Ting Chou, Deputy Governor, Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan)</p>

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