Economic Indicators: Overview

By Ryan Barnes

Every week there are dozens of economic surveys and indicators released. In the past, experienced professionals and economists have had an advantage in receiving this data in a timely fashion. Fortunately, the emergence of the internet has changed this situation by giving everyone access.

Economic indicators can have a huge impact on the market; therefore, knowing how to interpret and analyze them is important for all investors. In this tutorial, we'll cover some of the most important economic indicators. You'll learn where to find them, how to read them and what they can tell you about he health of the economy - and your investments.