Financial forecasting depends on more than projecting numbers—it requires knowing how to read the economic signals that influence them. This intermediate-level course introduces you to the indicators and market dynamics that shape business performance. You’ll begin by examining how movements in interest-rate curves influence borrowing costs and future interest-expense assumptions. From there, you’ll work with leading indicators such as PMI, CPI, and consumer-confidence measures to understand how demand may be changing before it shows up in company results. The course combines short videos, focused readings, and hands-on exercises that let you practice turning market data into concrete forecasting insights. By the end, you’ll be equipped to explain how broader economic trends affect revenue, margins, and financial planning—skills that help analysts, planners, and decision-makers build forecasts that are credible, grounded, and ready for real-world use.