Understanding the macroeconomic forces at work everyday is essential to managing risk and getting in front of the next big movers.These underlying trends shift economies the same way earnings releases move stocks, which make following economic indicators a core practice of successful investors and traders. This book conveniently offers an illustrated tour of all the major indicators to habitually watch.

This book hones in on the dozen most important economic statistics observed on Wall Street today and in a clear and concise manner tells you exactly what these important reports measure and what they mean. From GDP and employment to consumer confidence and spending, you'll learn what to look for and how to react.