Economic Indicators – An Introduction, Inflation & Employment and National Accounts
This e-training programme comprises 4 topics/tutorials. Answer all quiz questions at the end of each tutorial in order to complete the training.
A) Economic Indicators – An Introduction
(Estimated Completion Time: 60 Minutes)
This tutorial describes the proves used to compile and publish economic indicators such as consumer price indexes as well as showing how to interpret these indicators when making financial and investment decisions.
B) Inflation – An Introduction
(Estimated Completion Time: 60 Minutes)
Inflation is a key macroeconomic variable that has a broad impact on the economy. Both hyperinflation and deflation pose unique threats to the healthy functioning of an economy. Inflation can be driven by a variety of factors and governments typically respond to unacceptable levels of inflation using a full range of fiscal and monetary tools. This tutorial provides a high-level overview of inflation, its causes, and its potential remedies.
C) Employment & Unemployment – An Introduction
(Estimated Completion Time: 45 Minutes)
Unemployment is a potentially damaging phenomenon that can negatively impact both economies and households. Thus, it is important to understand the types and causes of unemployment and how they may affect individuals, firms, and the economy overall. This tutorial provides a high-level overview of unemployment and outlines the key causes thereof.
D) GDP Indicators
(Estimated Completion Time: 60 Minutes)
The GDP growth rate is an important and closely watched indicator of economic health. GDP growth estimates are typically subject to various adjustments that facilitate their use as an indicator. Financial markets, including equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and commodities, often react to GDP growth estimates in predictable ways. This tutorial provides a high-level overview of GDP growth and highlights key factors to consider when using GDP growth estimates as an economic indicator.
Terms and Conditions:
1) Each e-training programme takes approximately 3 hours to complete.
2) In order to qualify for Continuing Education credits from SGX, please complete all quiz questions found at the end of each tutorial (a 70% pass rate is required) by 31 December 2020.
3) Access to the e-training materials is valid for 3 months from the date the access is issued. For Trading Representatives who require Continuing Education Credit and had registered at the last quarter of 2020, access is valid till 31 December 2020 (e.g. for access given on 24 November 2020, access is valid till 31 December 2020).
4) Upon successful registration, an email with the access details and password would be sent to you within 2 working days.
5) If participants wish to make any changes to their application or request for a refund, written notice should be given within 10 business days of receiving the access ID and password to the online programme and provided the access has not been utilised. There will be an administrative fee of 20% of the fees paid. There will be no changes or refund if notice is given thereafter or if the access has been utilised.
6) Please login using Microsoft Internet Explorer from your PC or Laptop.
7) Please note that the learning management system is not compatible with browsers on Apple iOS or other operating systems.
8) For assistance please contact e-training@sgxacademy.com or call 6327 5436.
SGX reserves the right to make changes to information regarding the programme if warranted by circumstances beyond its control.