Economic Indicators For Dummies

Everything you need to easily get a handle on economicindicators
In today's volatile, often troubling economic landscape, thereare myriad statistics and reports that paint an economic picturethat can sometimes resemble a work by Jackson Pollock. Thesecomplex and often-conflicting reports could vex even the savviestinvestor. Economic Indicators For Dummies explains how tointerpret and use key global economic indicators to make solidinvestments, aid in business planning, and help develop informeddecisions. In plain English, it breaks down the complex languageand statistics to help you make sense of this criticalinformation.
You'll discover how to interpret economic data within thecontext of other sometimes-conflicting reports and statistics, anduse the information to make profitable decisions. You'll understandthe meaning of such data as employment indices and housing andconstruction stats and how they affect stocks, bonds, commoditiesand international markets . . . and how you can use thesestatistics to make investment decisions as well as plan strategicgoals for business growth. Economic Indicators For Dummiesbreaks down dozens of statistics and patterns to give you a betterunderstanding of how various sources of data and information can beused.
* Breaks down jargon and statistical concepts
* Covers how to use publicly available economic indicators tobetter position your portfolio, improve returns, and make sensible,long-range business plans
* Discusses the reliability and timeliness of the collected data,while helping investors prioritize the flow of economic informationto avoid information overload
Whether you're an investor, economics student, or businessprofessional involved in making key strategic decisions for yourcompany, Economic Indicators For Dummies has youcovered.