Analýza vlivu ceny ropy na světové akciové indexy

Abstract

The aim of this thesis is examining the influence of oil prices on selected stock indices in the period 2000-2010. While being applied regression and correlation analysis. In the first chapter commodity markets are characterized, its history is described and basic concepts with which you can meet in this area are explained. The second chapter is dedicated to the commodity of oil. Importance of this commodity is justified and there are an overview of the various types of oil, characteristics of the oil industry with a view to the future and characteristics of the oil cartel OPEC. The third chapter describes selected stock indices, their composition and progress. The fourth chapter describes the methodology used in the work, therefore, regression and correlation analysis and the results obtained by these methods. These are then summarized and analyzed at the end of chapter.