Economics for Dealers
- 15-17 December 2027
- London, UK
- 3 days
- Steve McGann
About the Trainer
Steve McGann
Economics for Dealers
Financial markets can react within seconds to economic data releases. For dealers and traders, understanding what economic indicators mean and how they influence market expectations is essential for interpreting price movements and managing risk.
This practical course provides an introduction to the key economic indicators that drive financial markets, with a focus on the data releases most frequently followed by trading and dealing professionals.
Participants will explore how indicators are constructed, what economists and traders look for in each release, and how surprises relative to market expectations can trigger movements across currencies, interest rates, commodities and equities.
The programme also examines economic cycles, macroeconomic trends, market-moving data and the use of economic calendars to anticipate periods of market volatility.
Key Topics
- Market reactions and forecast ranges
- Key markets and the impact of economic data
- Key economic indicators
- Growth
- Labour market data
- Price and inflation data
- Interest rates and money supply
- Commodity and energy prices
- Consumer activity
- Trade balances
- Forecasting data and identifying which markets move the most
- Methods of creating forecasts
- Market data and data surprises
Practical Focus
The programme bridges economic theory and market practice using market examples and trading perspectives, helping participants understand how economic information can influence market sentiment and price movements.
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