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The Secrets of Economic Indicators

hidden clues to future economic trends and investment opportunities

by Bernard Baumohl · first published 2004

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Every day, stocks, bonds and currencies bounce around wildly in response to economic indicators like these. They're monitored obsessively by the world's leading money managers. Why? Because they provide crucial, subtle clues about the future of the market -- and of individual investments. Now you can profit from these indicators just like the professionals do. You don't need an economics degree, or a CPA -- just this easy-to-read book. In plain English, renowned economic journalist Bernard Baumohl helps you find the numbers, understand their deepest meanings, and use your knowledge to make fas

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  • CameronBarre · Oct 8, 2019 · Recommends

    …how successful traders think. I also recently read "Commodity Conversations" by Jonathan Kingsman which is similar to Market Wizards, but tailored to commodities and I can recommend that as well. "The Secrets of Economic Indicators" by Bernard Baumohl is also an interesting overview to macro indicators. I have no idea what constitutes an undergrad level of economics education, I don't recall my economics class being nearly as stimulating…

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  • FiberBundle · Mar 23, 2020 · Recommends

    …mine) Ferguson - The Ascent of Money (probably a good book to start, the others might be harder to completely grasp for a beginner) Some other good book I can recommend (not history books) are: The Secrets of Economic Indicators: Hidden Clues to Future Economic Trends and Investment Opportunities by Baumohl Inside the House of Money by Drobny (mostly about global macro trading, but you would learn a lot about economics along…

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  • mahmud · Jan 6, 2010 · Mentions

    …teacher. Buffet was the only student in that class to get an A+. Financial Statement Analysis, Fridson and Alvarez. How to read corporate reports and papers; whatever the CFOs want you to see,. The Secrets of Economic Indicators, Bernard Baumohl. How to read the whole economy's report cards. Hedges on Hedge Funds, James Hedges. Exactly what you need to know before you hand over your money to a hedge fund. Hopefully, the first…

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