Fundamental analysis involves monitoring broad macro-economic factors that can affect the markets. Information about these events is usually readily-available, so you will not have to search high and low to find all the details you need.
Each factor will usually have a predictable effect on the market, meaning you can gain a good understanding of which way it will turn. As with all monitoring techniques, however, it is best to combine fundamental analysis with other methods to obtain a clearer picture.
The main events that traders will monitor are: