The Investor's Guide to Economic Indicators

"...clear, interesting, and provocative...well worth reading and rereading." -Investor News Here's complete guide to reading, interpreting, and using economic and financial news reports to make better investment decisions. Economist Charles R. Nelson shows you, in plain language and simple charts, how the numbers relate to investment results in the financial markets, how to spot emerging trends, and how to translate those trends into sound investment strategies. You'll learn: * Which of the hundreds of published indicators are worth following, which aren't, and why * Why inflation happens and how to detect its early warning signs * All about the real corporate profits that underlie the stock market Your "dollars and sense" guide to reading, interpreting, and using today's leading indicators to make better, more informed investment decisions.