Using Economic Indicators to Improve Investment Analysis - Hardcover

Tainer, Evelina M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 047158049X ISBN 13: 9780471580492

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1993

Synopsis

Economic indicators are important statistics that indicate significant trends in the world economy. This is a comprehensive guide to the major economic indicators and their role in determining investment strategies for investors and financial professionals. Organized by economic sector rather than by indicator, it allows readers to quickly gauge the importance of the indicator to their particular market analysis, be they individual investors, traders or portfolio managers. A special section, "Rating the Economist" describes how to evaluate economic forecasts both in the press and from corporate and government agencies

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From the Author

Economics may not be simple, but it can be simplified!
Economics may not be simple, but it can be simplified! My goal is to simplify economic concepts and economic events so they are understandable to the general public. My book describes economic indicators and their impact on bonds, stocks and the foreign exchange market. If you are a professional in the financial marets, you need to understand the nitty gritty details of the economic indicators and their impact on the decisions you make. If you are an individual investor, you should know how financial market participants, like your broker, react to news and why. This book helps everyone become a more confident investor.

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Praise for Using Economic Indicators to Improve Investment Analysis THIRD EDITION "Once again, Evelina Tainer has cleared the fog of economic confusion. Her work deciphers and encapsulates the metrics employed by professional speculators in the magnitude of George Soros and Edwin Lefèvre. This thesis is a requisite desktop reference for every market participant." —John Alda, Managing Director, Alda Macro Fund Management "Tainer′s latest book is a tour de force through the world of esoteric economic numbers and jargon. Written in layman′s terms, her latest book can be understood by anyone interested in navigating the world of professional economics." —Kathleen Camilli, founder and Principal of Camilli Economics, LLC "A virtual bible of how economic indicators are constructed and used. Important tidbits of history are mixed with present–day nuances to explain why we should care about all the economic indicators." —Allen Grommet, Senior Economist, Cambridge Consumer Credit Index "Tainer has produced an essential reference source for any economist and public policy analyst interested in the careful review of economic releases and their impact on capital markets. This work reflects her long experience in the profession and her feel for the financial market. I especially enjoyed her market reaction and key points sections on some of my favorite and sometimes infamous indicators." —John E. Silvia, Chief Economist, Wachovia Corporation "This book is an indispensable resource for anyone that wants a practical understanding of the economy and how it is measured. The information is clear, concise, and will help investors at all levels leverage the vast amount of economic data available." —Jesse Harriott, PhD, Vice President of Research, Monster Worldwide, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047158049X
• ISBN 13: 9780471580492
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288