Macroeconomic Analysis
Overview
Interprets macroeconomic data and central-bank policy, identifies the current economic-cycle stage, and derives major-asset allocation direction. Covers the three major economies of China (PBOC), the United States (Fed), and Europe (ECB).
Core Indicator System
Growth Indicators
| Indicator | Frequency | Key Threshold | Data Source |
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| GDP YoY | Quarterly | China >5% = normal, <4% = weak | National Bureau of Statistics |
| Manufacturing PMI | Monthly | >50 = expansion, <50 = contraction, 49-51 = borderline | NBS / Caixin |
| Industrial production | Monthly | >5% = normal | National Bureau of Statistics |
| Retail sales | Monthly | >8% = strong consumption | National Bureau of Statistics |
| Fixed asset investment | Monthly | Focus on infrastructure vs real-estate components | National Bureau of Statistics |
Inflation Indicators
| Indicator | Frequency | Key Threshold | Interpretation |
|---|
| CPI YoY | Monthly | >3% = inflation pressure, <0% = deflation risk | Strongly affected by the pork cycle, so core CPI is more reliable |
| PPI YoY | Monthly | >0% = improving … | |