The Secrets of Economic Indicators Hidden Clues to Future Economic Trends and Investment Opportunities

Every day, stocks, bonds and currencies bounce around wildly in response to economic indicators like these. They're monitored obsessively by the world's leading money managers. Why? Because they provide crucial, subtle clues about the future of the market and of individual investments. Now readers can profit from these indicators just like the professionals do. They don't need an economics degree, or a CPA, just this easy-to-read book. In plain English, renowned economic journalist Bernard Baumohl helps readers find the numbers, understand their deepest meanings, and use that knowledge to make fast, smart investment decisions. For each key indicator, Baumohl presents a sample release, insider's information on the indicator's track record, and step-by-step instructions for decoding it. Baumohl covers both US indicators and the foreign indicators that are becoming increasingly important to investors. He answers key questions like: Which indicators are most likely to affect my personal investments or business? How does each indicator affect interest rates and bond prices? Stock prices? The value of the dollar? And what can these reports tell me where the economy's really heading?

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