About this course: In this free content the reader will acquire knowledge about how to analyze the current economic status of a country using various macro economic indicators, understand central bank and government polices measures and their impact on the country’s financial markets. Gaining knowledge of macro analysis will guide investors towards formulating asset allocation strategies on their investment portfolio.
Created by: Trading Campus
Syllabus
DAY 1
Introduction
Macroeconomics is the branch of economics that studies the behaviour and performance of an economy as a whole.
DAY 2
Growth and Employment
Here we look at the indicators that measures the overall economic performance and status of employment in the country
DAY 3
Price Indices and Inflation
Price is an important indicator that impacts macro variables such as exchange rate, interest rate, trade and employment.
DAY 4
Saving and Investments
Savings and investments go hand in hand. They are one of the major factors of economic growth.
DAY 5
Trade and Balance of payment
Due to rise in globalization, understanding trade data and capital flows is to utmost important as they impacts a country’s exchange rate and their financial markets.
DAY 6
Monetary Indicators and Tools
The central bank is the manager of liquidity and interest rate in an economy. Their actions are watched by market participants across the globe to take action in the various financial markets.
DAY 7
Fiscal Indicators and borrowing
The government is one of the major spenders in the economy. There policies impacts various economic sectors and industries future.
DAY 8
Consumers and consumption
Large economies are consumption driven. Businesses set their spending by analysing the consumer behaviour and their consumption rate.
DAY 9
Business and Commerce
Here are a list of business indicators that gives clue about the rate of economic activity taking place.
DAY 10
Financial Markets and Regulators
What are the markets available to tap funds or to invest and who are their regulators are detailed in this section.