How to Read and Profit from Financial News

A fundamental grasp of how to interpret and act upon financial news is crucial to everyone who earns a salary. However, the staggering volume of information available through daily newspapers, magazines, television and personal computers overwhelms experienced investors and novices alike.Financial consultant Gerald Krefetz takes you by the hand for a guided tour of the markets. He explains how they work, what the jargon means and how your investments are affected by world and economic events.In a text that is clear, to the point and up-to-date, he tells how to sift through and assess the financial news as it is reported and how you can put those facts and figures to workfrom Monday's opening bids to Friday afternoon's close.