It is the most important policy-making body in America. It can send markets tumbling or soaring with a single pronouncement, and directly influence the wealth and financial future of every man, woman, and child. Its chairman is arguably the most powerful person in the U.S. economy.

For investors riding out the market gyrations of the '90s, the message is clear: understanding and anticipating the actions of the Federal Reserve is critical for investment success. And now, at last, The Buck Starts Here shows you how.