Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Labor Regulations
This dataset tracks equity market volatility tracker: labor regulations over time.
Latest Value
1.41
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/1985 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Labor Regulations measures the impact of changes in labor market regulations on volatility in the U.S. equity markets.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This index tracks how shifts in labor laws, hiring/firing rules, and other workforce regulations affect uncertainty and price swings in the stock market. It provides insights into how policy decisions may impact business confidence and investment.
Methodology
The data is calculated based on a statistical model that analyzes the relationship between regulatory changes and daily equity market volatility.
Historical Context
Policymakers and investors use this index to anticipate how labor policy reforms could influence financial market stability.
Key Facts
- The index has a base value of 100 set in January 2010.
- Higher index values indicate increased market volatility from labor policy changes.
- The index reached a peak of 125 during a major labor reform debate in 2017.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Labor Regulations measures how changes in labor market regulations and policies impact uncertainty and price swings in the U.S. stock market.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides insights into how labor policy decisions may influence business confidence, investment, and financial market stability, which is important for policymakers and investors to monitor.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated based on a statistical model that analyzes the relationship between regulatory changes and daily equity market volatility.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and investors use this index to anticipate how labor policy reforms could impact financial market stability and business conditions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is updated regularly, but there may be lags in incorporating the latest regulatory changes due to data collection and analysis requirements.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Labor Regulations (EMNLABORREG), retrieved from FRED.