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Books on Using Economic Indicators for Futures Trading

We did not use many books to write the articles for this section on Economic Indicators for Futures Trading and there are some very good books out there on Economics.  We had a hard time going through the books out there, but we believe that we found some very useful books.  The ones we choose to work with were clear, simple and concise, they did not bore us to death with PHD level Economics.  We have also included a list of books that we referred to occasionally that we found very helpful.

Books on Economic Indicators:

The Economist Guide to Economic Indicators

A blueprint for understanding economic information from all over the world. There is a critical need today for business executives, investors, and students to have a thorough knowledge of the economic indicators that are released every day and used throughout the world. This comprehensive primer addresses that need, clearly explaining each major indicator and how to interpret it.

 

Key Market Concepts - 100 Financial Terms Explained by Bob Steiner

This book defines and explains 100 financial terms.  It provides you with an understanding of how they work and how to understand them.  For each term it establishes a financial or economic definition and then describes the various situations and conditions that you may encounter it. 

With this book you will understand how the financial term is used and any related financial terms you may encounter that are connect or effected.  When they are needed, formulas and working examples are used to help explain the various financial terms and definitions.

 

Reuters Financial Glossary

The Reuters Financial Glossary covers foreign exchange, treasury, money and capital markets, mortgage-based assets, equities, commodities, sovereign and corporate debt technical analysis and macro-economic terms. Also included, are a number of IT related references which will help the transition into the new digital business world.  It has a simple alphabetical format and is fully cross-referenced. More important terms are explained in the context of diagrams and worked examples. For the first time, the text also includes web references for key terms.
 

McGraw-Hill Investor's Desk Reference by Ellie Williams

It’s a one-stop resource for terms, tools, strategies, styles and more. This unique reference provides investor’s with -A complete dictionary of main terms -Methods for using the net as an investment tool -Investment vehicles, styles and key indicators -International markets & exchanges, names to know in the industry and much more. Don’t invest WITHOUT this at your side.

 

Further Reading on Economics:

Barron's Finance and Investment Handbook

The newest edition of this directory and reference for investors includes a 5,000-term financial dictionary, an analysis of 30 key investment opportunities, explanations for laymen on how to read corporate reports and interpret financial news, and an up-to-date directory of publicly traded corporations in the United States and Canada.

 

Guide to Economic Indicators: Making Sense of Economics by Richard Stutely

It is essential in business and many professions today to have a thorough understanding of economic information. Written for the non-specialist, this highly accessible guide provides the keys to understanding all the major and many lesser economic indicators: what they are, the areas they cover, their reliability, and how and why to interpret them. It contains chapters covering:

What Drives Financial Markets by Brian Kettell

Focusing on the factors behind market volatility, this text highlights key indicators that influence markets, showing how they impact upon pricing of financial assets. Which indicators are worth paying attention to and which are not? How do the indicators relate to each other in order to build up a meaningful picture of the economy? How can you interpret this stream of information in order to make sensible investment decisions in the financial markets? These are the basic questions that this book addresses.

 

Using Economic Indicators to Improve Investment Analysis by Evelina Tainer

This complete working guide describes all the economic indicators, analyzes their nuances, and explains the hows and whys of market reaction. This book contains; quick look-ups on every indicator organized by economic sector, techniques for gearing investment strategies to economic changes. Whatever your level of investment analysis, this expert guide helps put the power of modern economic analysis into your hands.

 

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