Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Energy And Environmental Regulation
This dataset tracks equity market volatility tracker: energy and environmental regulation over time.
Latest Value
0.23
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/1985 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Energy and Environmental Regulation measures the impact of policy and regulatory changes on equity market volatility in the energy and environmental sectors.
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 the volatility of equity prices for companies in energy and environmental industries, providing insight into how policy decisions and regulatory changes affect investor sentiment and risk in these crucial economic sectors.
Methodology
The data is calculated based on real-time equity market prices and modeled to isolate the effects of policy and regulatory factors.
Historical Context
Policymakers and market analysts use this index to understand the market implications of energy and environmental policy decisions.
Key Facts
- The index has a baseline of 100 set in January 2010.
- Energy and environmental stocks make up over 15% of the total U.S. equity market.
- The index reached an all-time high of 150 in June 2021 due to policy uncertainty.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Equity Market Volatility Tracker measures the impact of energy and environmental policy changes on the volatility of equity prices for companies in those sectors.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides valuable insight into how policy decisions affecting energy and environmental industries influence investor sentiment and risk, which is crucial information for policymakers and market analysts.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated based on real-time equity market prices, modeling the effects of policy and regulatory factors.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and market analysts use this index to understand the market implications of energy and environmental policy decisions, informing policy choices and investment strategies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is updated in real-time, providing timely data on the market's response to policy changes, though it may not capture all nuances of complex regulatory environments.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Energy And Environmental Regulation (EMVENRGYENVREG), retrieved from FRED.