Economic Indicators For Dummies
Your plain-English guide to making sense of economic indicatorsIn today's economic landscape, countless statistics and reports paint a picture that can resemble a work by Jackson Pollock. These complex and often-conflicting reports could vex even the savviest investor. EconomicIndicators For Dummiesshows you how to interpret this critical information to make solid investments, aid in business planning, and help develop informed decisions.Economic Indicators 101 — get a refresher on the terminology you'll encounter in this book as well as plain-English explanations of common economic jargonSpread the wealth — understand how consumer spending is the driving force behind an economy, where consumer dollars go, and who has money to spendLarge and in charge — discover how tracking the largest economic sectors — healthcare, automobile manufacturing, and housing — is an excellent way to determine the economy's current healthFight inflation — find out how to monitor the economy for signs of inflation, rising employee compensation costs, and falling productivityLook globally — decipher important international indicators if you're considering investing in overseas marketsOpen the book and find:The analytical concepts you need to understandA quick review of stocks, bonds, and other investment marketsHow unemployment makes an impact on investment marketsWhat you need to know about the GDP ReportWays you can make sense of the Federal Reserve's economic surveys and forecastsWorldwide economic indicators to watchA glossary that defines key termsLearn to:Understand how indicators affect stocks, bonds, commodities, and international marketsUse various reports to make investment decisionsPlan strategic goals for business growth