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 Schwager on Futures - Fundamental Analysis
In Fundamental Analysis, the legendary Jack D. Schwager has produced the most comprehensive, in-depth book ever written on the use of fundamental analysis for futures trading. In what is destined to become the bible of the futures industry, Schwager has poured out insights gathered during his long career as a trader, researcher, bestselling writer, and highly regarded authority in the field. Jack Schwager is one of the most important and visible figures in the futures industry today... read more
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Futures Glossary |
CFTC
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal agency created by Congress to regulate futures trading. The Commodity Exchange Act of 1974 became effective April 21, 1975. Previously, futures trading had been regulated by the Commodity Exchange Authority of the USDA.
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Economic Indicators |
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Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Economic Indicators - 17 April 2006
Definition: An index designed to measure the change in price of a fixed market basket of goods and services. The market basket of goods and services is representative of the purchases of a typical urban consumer. The index is intended to measure pure price change only; attempts are made to remove changes in price resulting from changes in quality.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor; Bureau of Labor Statistics
Frequency: Monthly
Availability: Generally available the second week of the month immediately following the month for which data is being released; always released after the Producer Price Index.
Reason: The rate of change of the CPI is one of the key measures of inflation for the U.S. economy. Acceleration or deceleration of inflation may signal that a change in monetary policy may be appropriate.
View CPI Chart: PDF
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