Questions:  

How can I get information on foreign exchange rates and foreign stock markets? How can I find information on international macroeconomic data such as inflation, gross domestic product (GDP), treasury rates, etc.?

 How is a given industry doing? What are the best sources for finding an overview and forecast for a particular industry?

I’d like to find information on both private and public companies, but there are so many directories and other resources. Which resources will most quickly (and easily) get me to the information I’ll need for further research?