Macroeconomics made simple, investing by interpreting the financial markets

Book excerpt: What is macroeconomics and how does it work? What are the practical implications of macroeconomic data? How can you apply this knowledge to improve your investment results? For the first time, a practical and accessible handbook explains the mechanisms of macroeconomics as they apply to financial investments. Within this book you will learn the basics of macroeconomics and how to apply them in managing your investment portfolio. In particular, you will discover: - How to use macroeconomics to make informed investment decisions. - How to find the main sources of global macroeconomic data. - How to identify and manage investment risks. - Concrete case studies showing the practical application of the knowledge acquired in the book. - Tests and food for thought for your own investing activities. - And much more! From global sources of macroeconomic data to long-term investment strategies, risk management and financial market analysis, this book provides the know-how you need to start applying the principles of macroeconomics to investing. Don't waste any more time with useless and expensive theoretical textbooks: with this guide you will have the basic knowledge you need to understand what is happening in the financial markets in a more informed way.