This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the major economic indicators in the US and the Euro Zone. Following an introduction to the construction of indicators and the basic concepts behind their use, the specific characteristics of the two currency areas are analysed, and the most important economic indicators and their significance are explained. The author has developed a unique rating system for economic indicators that enables readers to establish the relative importance of 'market movers'. The book also contains an extensive overview of the Datastream mnemonics, making it an essential tool for those conducting investment research.

'It is one of the most interesting books published this year on financial market topics, one asks why it hasn't been written before'. - Boersen-Zeitung

'The book is an extremely useful tool for professional investors who watch stock market developments daily and have to make quick decisions'. - Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

'A convincing guide through the data jungle of economic statistics' - Handelsblatt

Autorentext
CONRAD MATTERN is the Chief Economist and Head of Global Strategy at
Activest Investmentgesellschaft, one of the major fund management companies in Germany. Previous to this he worked as a senior currency analyst as well as a fund manager/currency manager. He also gives seminars for professionals on economic indicators and their impact on financial markets.

Inhalt
PART 1: INTRODUCTION General Introduction Index Figures Versus Rates of Change Real Versus Nominal Figures Seasonal Adjustments Annualisation Benchmarks Diffusion Indices Reasons for Revisions International Comparability of Data Structure of Book PART 2: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA General Introduction Overall Activity Company Surveys Labor Market Indicators Consumer Indicators Investment Indicators International Transaction Indicators Inflation Indicators Financial Activity Address List PART 3: EURO AREA General Introduction Overall Activity Company Surveys Labor Market Indicators Consumer Indicators Investment Indicators International Transaction Indicators Inflation Indictators Financial Activity Address List