# Key U.S. Economic Indicators Explained (BLS Data)

This focused module breaks down the essential economic indicators published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) — the data that shapes trader sentiment, policy decisions, and market cycles.<br>

Whether you’re swing trading around CPI releases or positioning for macro shifts, this course will help you interpret the economic signals that truly move markets.

#### What You’ll Learn:

* ✅ How to read and understand major BLS data points like CPI, Core CPI, PPI, Jobs Reports (NFP), and Unemployment Rate
* 📅 The timing and market impact of scheduled macro releases
* 🔍 How to interpret month-over-month vs. year-over-year shifts
* 💡 How traders, analysts, and the Fed react to inflation, labour market, and wage data
* 🧭 How these indicators fit into your broader macro cycle view<br>

This module is ideal for traders looking to cut through the noise and stay ahead of market expectations. Whether you’re front-running CPI reactions or validating macro cycle timing with hard data, this course gives you the tools to decode what the numbers really mean — and what the market’s likely to do next.

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