Business news is the branch of journalism that tracks, records, analyzes and interprets commercial and economic activities and trends in societies. It disseminates the information to the public through all types of mass media. Using a variety of writing styles, it delivers the facts and information about the economy to people and makes them understand the changes taking place in the financial world.
It also acts as a watchdog, keeping a tab on the corporate culture and ethics by reporting any malpractices that can impact people. Moreover, it provides real-time updates on the markets, major policies and laws that affect businesses. By making complex information more understandable, it empowers the audience to strategize their investments and savings, contributing to their personal financial well-being as well as accelerating economic growth.
To make the story relatable to ordinary viewers, it is essential that journalists use examples and words that are familiar to them. For example, when talking about stocks and investing, explaining how a certain company made a profit by generating revenue or getting a royalty payment in perpetuity can help readers comprehend the story. This does not mean “dumbing it down,” but rather using a simple language that any person can understand.
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