国金宏观：增长的盛夏，就业的寒冬

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. economy is experiencing a dichotomy characterized by "summer of growth" and "winter of employment," with significant disparities in economic performance and labor market conditions [3][29]. Economic Growth - The U.S. GDP for Q3 was reported at an annualized rate of 4.3%, exceeding expectations of 3.3%, while the year-on-year growth rate rose to 2.3%, still below the previous year's 2.8% [4][29]. - Key contributors to the GDP growth were consumer spending and net exports, contributing 2.4 and 1.6 percentage points respectively, although consumer spending shows signs of overestimation and disparity [6][30]. Investment Trends - Non-cyclical sectors are showing strong growth, while cyclical sectors are increasingly weak. AI-related investments, despite a decline in growth rate, remain the fastest-growing investment category [8][33]. - Broad AI investments contributed 0.8 percentage points to GDP, while private consumption added 1.1 percentage points, indicating a dual-engine growth model [8][33]. Consumer Behavior - Private consumption is strong overall, but there is a notable disparity among different income groups, with actual disposable income growth slowing down [15][38]. - The consumer spending structure shows significant contributions from healthcare, international travel, and entertainment, while broader service demand indicators have not shown exceptional seasonal performance [18][42]. Employment Conditions - Despite rapid economic growth, unemployment rates are rising, and non-farm payroll growth is declining, indicating a concentration of growth in sectors with lower labor demand [23][47]. - Labor market indicators suggest a potential increase in unemployment, with consumer confidence declining after a brief rebound [23][49]. Policy Implications - Current monetary policy appears misaligned with economic indicators, suggesting a need for a more dovish approach to support employment while addressing growth concerns [25][49].