Overview of Macroeconomic Indicators

Macroeconomic indicators are important metrics that reflect the overall operation of the economy. This section will introduce:

• Economic indicators
• Financial indicators
• Policy indicators
• Market sentiment indicators

User Guide

1. Understand the meaning of various macroeconomic indicators
2. Master the calculation methods of the indicators
3. Learn the application scenarios of the indicators
4. Analyze the impact of indicators on the market

Main Macroeconomic Indicators

Economic Growth Indicators

• GDP growth rate
• Industrial added value
• Fixed asset investment
• Total retail sales of consumer goods

Inflation Indicators

• CPI (Consumer Price Index)
• PPI (Producer Price Index)
• Core inflation rate

Employment Indicators

• Unemployment rate
• Number of new jobs
• Wage growth rate

Monetary and Financial Indicators

• M1, M2 growth rate
• Total social financing
• Interest rate levels
• Exchange rate changes

Balance of Payments Indicators

• Trade surplus/deficit
• Foreign exchange reserves
• Balance of payments

Methods for Interpreting Indicators

1. Pay attention to the trend of indicator changes
2. Analyze the correlation between indicators
3. Consider seasonal factors
4. Compare with historical data
5. Pay attention to market expectations

Investment Applications

• Judge economic cycles
• Forecast market trends
• Adjust investment strategies
• Control investment risks
• Seize investment opportunities

Risk Warning

Investment involves risks, and caution should be exercised when entering the market. All content provided in this knowledge base is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice. Please make investment decisions based on your own situation.