detect-freight-led-inflation-turn

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Detect inflation trends from US freight data.

Authorfatfingererr
Version1.0.0
Installs0

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill detects whether US inflation is turning by analyzing CASS Freight Index YoY cycles and CPI lead indicators, enabling informed macro decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Freight-cycle turning detection: monitors Shipments YoY and Expenditures YoY to identify cycle turning points.
  • CPI lead alignment: assesses lead-lag relationships between CASS YoY and CPI to gauge inflation trend direction.
  • Visualization & Workflows: provides quick-check and full analyze workflows, caching, and visualizations for decision support.

Quick Start

Install dependencies, start data capture, and run analyses:

  • Install: pip install requests websocket-client pandas numpy
  • Prepare Chrome CDP per instructions and run:
    • Start Chrome with remote debugging port 9222 and a user data dir
    • Open MacroMicro chart: https://www.macromicro.me/charts/46877/cass-freight-index
  • Run scripts:
    • cd scripts
    • python fetch_cass_freight.py --cdp
    • python freight_inflation_detector.py --quick
    • python freight_inflation_detector.py --start 2015-01-01 --lead-months 6

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

requestswebsocket-clientpandasnumpyseleniumwebdriver-manager

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Name: detect-freight-led-inflation-turn
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