Providing clear and concise analysis, The Trader's Guide to Key Economic Indicators shows you what to look for in new economic data reports, how to react, and how to use or avoid the popular strategies of Wall Street. This second edition covers everything from GDP and employment, to consumer confidence and spending. It focuses on the most important economic indicators - the absolute must- haves in any analytical toolbox - and writes from the combined perspective of a former trader, academic and current Wall Street economist. With two new chapters on commodities and fixed-income indicators, this book will give you the insight you need to understand the underlying trends affecting tomorrow's investment opportunities.