Wk 1 - Apply: The Stock Market and the Economy Summary [due Day 7] Assignment Content Research how financial markets and institutions influence the US and global economies. Create an 8-to 12-slide presentation or 350-to 575-word summary to present your research. Choose 4 financial markets or institutions. Briefly explain what each specializes in (mortgages, stocks, government securities, etc.). Compare how each financial market you identified influences the US economy and global economy. Cite references to support your assignment