Wsj Guide To The 50 Economic Indicators That Really Matter

An entertaining musthave guide to the indicators most investors arent following—but should be To make the best possible investment decisions savvy investors know that they should pay close attention to economic indicators. But while most are looking at conventional barometers like unemployment rates and housing starts the smartest investors are following the often ignored sometimes curious but always interesting indicators that offer a true sense of where the economy is and where its going. They provide the vital information needed to beat the market. In The Wall Street Journal Guide to the 50 Economic Indicators That Really Matter Simon Constable and Robert E. Wright offer investors powerful new tools to guide them through the markets. Whether its the VIX index which tracks the level of anxiety among investors or the Vixen index which tracks the number of attractive waitresses in your hometown this essential guide includes indepth analyses of 50 valuable economic indicators as well as what to watch for what to do when movement happens and the risk level involved in taking action. This musthave guide entertains and enlightens while offering essential advice on navigating the global economic climate.