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This course is part of Investing using Value, Growth, Momentum and Economics Specialization
Instructors: Mary MacNamara
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Beginner level
Previous investment experience is helpful although not required.
Recommended experience
Beginner level
Previous investment experience is helpful although not required.
Analyze the Impact of Consumer Confidence
Examine Business Sentiment and Activity
Interpret Economic Reports for Trading
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This course explores key economic indicators related to business and consumer activity in the United States. It focuses on understanding metrics like the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), business sentiment surveys, and their impact on the broader economy. Through this course, participants will learn how these indicators influence market trends, economic policies, and investment strategies. Explore insights into how investors can use data on consumer and business confidence to predict market behavior and make informed trading decisions.
To facilitate a comprehensive understanding of essential concepts discussed, this course includes a series of practical examples, quizzes and reading materials.
Measuring the activity and the sentiments of consumers and businesses is integral for investors. Consumer and business strength and sentiment are important coincident and leading indicators of economic activity that correlate strongly with corporate earnings and revenue growth. The well-being of economies and markets directly depends on the actions and feelings of consumers and businesses. This course covers indicators that provide insight into economic activity and confidence like confidence, sales, incomes, production, and more.
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