[music] What is economic data and why is it vital for investors. Economic data comes in many forms and it informs investors and economists on the state of the economy which has many facets from jobs data to housing data. There's consumer confidence data and inflation data and so much more.Altogether they paint a picture of how the US economy is doing and if we're in an economic expansion or economic contraction. Additionally, they often have an immediate impact on the market. If jobs data misses expectation ...