Financial News Analysis

Module Fincial Markets A cultural appro ach Semester year 1 2 025 Course Business Management Weight 4 0 Assignment Analyzing Financial News Through a Reflexive Lens Objective This assignment encourage s students to critically engage with contemporary financial news and analyze it using the p erspectives covered in the module Financial Markets A Cultural Approach Up to two people or individually Should be established by the third class What to do News Selection 8 articles minimum Over the course of the semester you must collect at least 8 news articles that are relevant to the topics covered in the module The articles should be from reputable sources eg Financial Times The Economist Bloomberg The Guardian Valor Econômico Exame Folha de SPaulo O Globo preferably from the specialized vehicles Financial Times The Economist Valor Economico Bloomberg etc News pieces should be published during this semester to ensure relevance Thematic Connection Each news article must be linked to at least one of the module topics as listed in the syllabus and chronogram such as The social construction of risk The role of identities in financial markets eg gender class race Financial crises and market misconduct The cultural dimensions of financial markets The impact of technology on financial markets The relationship between finance and moral values Clearly state which topics each article connects to and why Analysis Critical Reflection For each article write a 10 0 2 00 word reflection where you Summarize the key arguments of the news piece Identify how it reflects or challenges the perspectives covered in class Discuss ethical political or cultural implications Compare it with concepts from academic readings discussed in the module Final Report aprox 1 000 words After analyzing each article separately conclude with a 1000word comparative reflection What patterns or recurring themes did you observe How does mainstream media frame financial issues Are certain actors eg investors regulators consumers presented in specific ways What does your analysis reveal about the cultural and social dimensions of finance Format Submission The assignment should be structured as a single document with the following format Cover page with name s course title and date Table of contentes with a rticle titles and their source Individual article analyses 10 sections Comparative reflection final section References APA or Chicago style Submit your report as a PDF document via the courses online platform by 02062025 Assessment Criteria Criterion Description Weight Relevance of Articles Selection of diverse wellresearched and current news articles that align with module themes 1 0 Depth of Analysis Critical and i nformed reflection on each article 2 0 Comparative Reflection Coherent synthesis of findings with insightful connections across news pieces and course concepts 4 5 Clarity Structure Wellorganized and clearly written following academic standards 15 Proper Referencing Accurate citation of sources news articles and academic readings 10 Why This Assignment By engaging with financial news through a reflexive perspective you will Develop critical media literacy in financial reporting Apply theoretical concepts to realworld financial phenomena Gain insight into how finance is socially constructed and culturally embedded Strengthen writing and analytical skills for academic and professional settings