macroeconomic analysis

[ˌmækroʊ.ɪ.kəˈnɑː.mɪk əˈnæl.ə.sɪs]
nounpl: macroeconomic analyses
análise macroeconômica
1. The study and examination of economic phenomena at the aggregate level, including national income, unemployment, inflation, and gross domestic product
The central bank conducted a macroeconomic analysis to assess the impact of rising interest rates on the national economy.
O banco central realizou uma análise macroeconômica para avaliar o impacto da elevação das taxas de juros na economia nacional.
2. The systematic evaluation of broad economic indicators and trends to forecast economic performance and inform policy decisions
Macroeconomic analysis revealed that the recession was primarily driven by reduced consumer spending and declining exports.
A análise macroeconômica revelou que a recessão foi principalmente impulsionada pela redução dos gastos dos consumidores e declínio das exportações.
3. The examination of relationships between aggregate variables such as GDP growth, inflation rates, exchange rates, and employment levels
The economist's macroeconomic analysis demonstrated a strong correlation between inflation and unemployment in the current economic cycle.
A análise macroeconômica do economista demonstrou uma forte correlação entre inflação e desemprego no ciclo econômico atual.
In Brazil, macroeconomic analysis is extensively used by the Central Bank (Banco Central do Brasil), IPEA (Institute of Applied Economic Research), and financial institutions to guide policy and investment decisions. In the USA, it is fundamental to Federal Reserve decision-making and is regularly discussed in financial media. The term carries significant weight in both academic and policy-making circles across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
aggregate economic analysiseconomy-wide analysisnational economic assessmentmacroeconomic evaluationbroad economic analysis
Antonyms / Antônimos
microeconomic analysisindividual firm analysis

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
análise macroeconômica
Standard term used in academic, business, and government contexts
São Paulo
análise macroeconômica / estudo macroeconômico
Commonly used in financial and banking sectors
Rio de Janeiro
análise macroeconômica
Standard usage in government and think tank institutions
Portugal
análise macroeconómica
Uses European Portuguese spelling with 'c' instead of 'ô'

Related Words

macroeconomicsGDPinflationunemploymentmonetary policyfiscal policyeconomic indicatorsaggregate demand

Related Idioms & Phrases

big-picture economic analysis
economy-wide assessment
reading the economic tea leaves
analyzing the larger economic picture
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