Learn Economics with CFI

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CFI offers an extensive library of free resources to help you recognize and analyze both historical and current economic trends, allowing you to formulate and express nuanced opinions about the state of the world's markets. Dive deeper and explore tailored economics courses for roles in capital markets, wealth management, and more to enhance your finance or banking career.

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From economics fundamentals, to how economic theory applies to real life, to types of economic events, CFI’s economics courses and lessons will help build competitive skills and a keen understanding of economic principles and concepts — and how that understanding can be used on the job.

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Cottage Industry

Cottage Industry

September 11, 2023
What Influences Exchange Rates?

What Influences Exchange Rates?

February 1, 2023
What Does a Fed Hike Mean?

What Does a Fed Hike Mean?

February 3, 2023
ISM Manufacturing Index

ISM Manufacturing Index

January 9, 2023
Peace Dividend

Peace Dividend

February 3, 2023
Jobless Claims

Jobless Claims

February 3, 2023
Economic Sanctions

Economic Sanctions

February 3, 2023
Supercycle

Supercycle

February 3, 2023
Fed Put

Fed Put

January 9, 2023
Consumer Confidence Index (CCI)

Consumer Confidence Index (CCI)

February 3, 2023
Gig Economy

Gig Economy

December 14, 2022
Reflation

Reflation

February 3, 2023

Why Learn Economics with CFI?

CFI is the leading learning and productivity resource for finance and banking professionals for a reason.

Focused on practical skill-building guided by experienced professionals, CFI courses are designed to help you learn by doing and gain real-world knowledge you can put to work right away. On-demand lessons mean you can go at your own pace and learn anytime, from anywhere, and range from beginner to advanced for professionals at any level.

And because CFI memberships offer unlimited access across programs and specializations, you can become an expert in any area of finance you choose.

With our economics courses, you will learn:

How to classify and interpret economic news
Using economic information to trade and invest
Why and how specific economic events impact markets
The role of central banks in the economy
Trading around economic releases
How economics factors into financial planning and wealth management

Who is professional economics training for?

Anyone interested in developing their understanding of economics is encouraged to explore the courses and lessons available, particularly if you’re starting or continuing a career in investment banking, management consulting, wealth management, or commercial banking.

Investment professionals

Management consultants

Financial analysts

Registered provider: National Association of State Boards of Accountancy

All courses are accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), CPA Institutions in Canada, and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) in the US. Most courses qualify for verified CPE credits for CPA charter holders.

Courses include video lessons, quizzes, and final assessments.

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