Yamarone, a former trader, academic, and current Wall Street economist, shows readers what to look for in new economic data reports, how to react, and how to use or avoid the popular tricks of Wall Street. This new, fully updated edition covers everything from GDP and employment to consumer confidence and spending, with two new chapters on commodities and fixed-income indicators. Yamarone’s clear and concise analysis focuses on the most important economic indicators in today’s marketplace.

“An easy-to-understand guidebook for investors… offering ‘tricks from the trenches’ you won’t find anywhere else.” — Rhonda Schaffler, Senior Correspondent/Anchor, CNNfn

“Every stock and bond trader should keep this invaluable description of relevant economic indicators within easy reach.” — David M. Jones Ph.D., Chairman of the Board, Investors’ Security Trust Company; Former Chief Economist, Aubrey G. Langston

“Will enable you to emulate the methods and successes of the pros.” — Stan Richelson, Coauthor, The Money-Making Guide to Bonds .