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Written by America's most respected Fed watcher-Dr. David Jones-Unlocking the Secrets of the Fed gets inside the world of monetary and fiscal policymaking and explains how understanding and anticipating the actions of the Federal Reserve is critical to your investment success. This straightforward ...

Written by America's most respected Fed watcher-Dr. David Jones-Unlocking the Secrets of the Fed gets inside the world of monetary and fiscal policymaking and explains how understanding and anticipating the actions of the Federal Reserve is critical to your investment success. This straightforward and well-rounded guide offers a wealth of practical information on the leading economic policy institution in the world-the Federal Reserve. This unique book: Addresses the impact of Federal Reserve actions on the economy and the average American's wealth-creation potential Closely examines the Fed's policy objectives, operating techniques, and favorite financial and economic indicators Reviews the modern-day Fed's main challenges Underscores the important role that psychology plays in our nation's economic expansions and contractions Explains asset price bubbles and the implications for the economy Assesses the performance of contemporary Fed leaders such as William McChesney Martin, Paul Volcker, and Alan Greenspan As one of the pioneers of "Fed watching," Dr. Jones knows all there is to know about the Federal Reserve. Take this opportunity to learn how the Federal Reserve's decisions affect your investments as well as the economy as a whole.

This book combines the institutional approach to understanding monetary policy with the theories and principles involved in applying that knowledge to investing. A review of the origins of the Federal Reserve is followed by an historical progression of the Fed into the powerful arbiter of U.S ...

This book combines the institutional approach to understanding monetary policy with the theories and principles involved in applying that knowledge to investing. A review of the origins of the Federal Reserve is followed by an historical progression of the Fed into the powerful arbiter of U.S. economic policy today. The actual conduct and effects of monetary policy are then explained with an eye toward developing the skills necessary to identify changes in policy that can be applied to the investment world. The effects of monetary policies on financial markets and on particular industries are then discussed followed by a description of the investment instruments that will be impacted by different policies. In conclusion, a chapter of suggestions for hedging against changes in monetary policy and another chapter describing the tools that can be used for this purpose are offered.

Written especially for portfolio managers, financial analysts, and corporate economists, this volume considers the practical implications of government economic policies. The contributors illustrate how incentives and disincentives affect economic behavior and the performance of the economy through ...

Written especially for portfolio managers, financial analysts, and corporate economists, this volume considers the practical implications of government economic policies. The contributors illustrate how incentives and disincentives affect economic behavior and the performance of the economy through an in-depth discussion of monetary, fiscal, and international economic issues. In addition, the authors present a unique top-down approach that enables the reader to trace the impact of government policies through the economy and thereby discover the investment strategies most likely to be successful within a given policy context.