Important economic indicators for investors
By Werner Erasmus
The most important driver of investment return is company earnings growth which tends to follow the business cycle. For this reason, it is important for investors to keep track of the current state of the economy and anticipate future changes in order to make informed investment decisions. Ultimately, the health of the economy impacts all businesses.
Werner Erasmus
Modern investment society is largely focused on the analysis of economic data. Investors in general spend ample time trying to read, analyse and discuss economic data, with the hope of gaining insight that will provide them with the ability to forecast the market and choose the right assets, sectors and companies to invest in. With the digital age, information is everywhere. Having access to all this information is empowering but at the same time it can be very confusing and overwhelming for the general investor. Thus, the question is, does all this econo