The Complete Idiot's Guide to Economic Indicators: Manage Your Investments with an Eye on the Key Factors Affecting Todayâ?Ts Market

An expert helps readers understand what the big economic picture means for their money—and how to respond.

Today's investors must play an active role in managing their money. This guide introduces the leading U.S. economic indicators and shows how to use them to make better investment decisions.

Indicators covered include: national output; employment; consumer reports; housing and construction; and inflation.

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