Introduction

Economic Trends

Short Term

Intermediate

Long Term

Economic Cycles

Recession

Depression

Recovery

Expansion

Economic Indicators

Business Indicators

Production

Distribution

General Business

Financial

Commodity Indexes

Technical Indicators

Volume of Trading

Breadth of the Market

Interpreting Breadth of the Market

New Issues Market

Sector Activity

Other Technical Tools

Public And Private Sector Actions That Impact The Economy

Fiscal Policy

The Debt Ceiling

Economic Growth

Consumption

Business Investment

Government Expenditures

Foreign Sector

The Role of The FED

FED Watching

The FOMC

The Perception of Inflation

Interpreting The Yield Curve

Types of Yield Curves

Positive Yield Curve

Inverted Yield Curve

Flat Yield Curve

Interest Rate Analysis

The Impact of Interest Rates on Financial Markets

The Relationship Between Interest Rates and Bond Prices

The Concept of Duration

The Relationship Between Stock Market Values and Interest Rates

Interest Rate Movements and Volatility

Global Factors And Their Impact On The Economy And The Financial Markets

Political Events

Terrorism

Natural Disasters

Weather Patterns

The Impact Of The “Baby Boom” Generation

Saving and Spending Habits

Aging of the Boomers

The Investment Future of the Baby Boom Generation

Economic Concepts Quiz