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The U.S. economy is the largest in the world and the gateway to financial prosperity for investors around the globe. This economy is cyclical though, and it moves like the tide from bullish expansions to bearish recessions. However, if an expansion forms too quickly, it will lead to inflation. Similarly, recessions create high levels of unemployment and reduced output, neither of which is good for the financial markets.

It is up to the Federal Reserve Board, also called the Fed, to keep these economic swings in check. This does not mean the Fed can prevent them, but it can attempt to moderate their effects. In order to do this, the Fed relies on key economic indicators to gauge the health of the economy and bases their open market operations on these numbers.

Understanding key economic indicators is crucial for staying ahead in the U.S. markets. If you do not know how to interpret them, you will likely buy or sell at the most unfortunate times.

21st Century Investor is pleased to bring you a concise guide on 17 of the most publicized economic numbers. We will show you when they are released, what they mean, and how to interpret them. If you understand these key economic indicators, you will learn to see the economy through the eyes of the Fed - the power that is controlling your gateway to financial freedom.