In this segment from The Motley Fool's everything-financials show, Where the Money Is, banking analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson sit down with Fool contributor Morgan Housel to discuss the current macroeconomic environment. Morgan points out two of the most important economic factors to look for when gauging the health of the economy: housing construction and auto sales.
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The 2 Most Important Economic Signals Investors Should Watch
A look at the current macroeconomic environment.
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