宏观经济周报-20251124

Economic Indicators - The ICHI Composite Economic Index slightly declined this week but remains near the critical zone, influenced by the base effect from strong post-holiday recovery in previous weeks[1] - The Consumer Sentiment Index rebounded significantly, returning to the expansion zone, indicating enhanced resilience in demand[1] - The Investment Sentiment Index remained stable, reflecting a slight contraction due to the interplay of previous infrastructure investments and high base effects[1] Employment Trends - The unemployment rate for urban youth aged 16-24 (excluding students) in China decreased to 17.3% in October from 17.7% in September, showing the impact of manufacturing expansion and job creation policies[2] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes promoting high-quality employment, focusing on structural and institutional improvements to alleviate structural unemployment[2] - Policies aim to enhance youth employment stability and labor participation rates through education reform and new employment forms[2] Global Economic Context - The Federal Reserve's current policy rate is between 3.75% and 4.00%, with inflation expected to return to 2% by 2026, indicating a prolonged process[7] - In September, the U.S. added approximately 119,000 non-farm jobs, exceeding market expectations, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, reflecting signs of marginal weakness in the labor market[7]