Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Financial Crises
This dataset tracks equity market volatility tracker: financial crises over time.
Latest Value
2.11
Year-over-Year Change
19.68%
Date Range
1/1/1985 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Financial Crises measures market volatility during periods of financial instability. This metric provides important insights into investor sentiment and risk appetite.
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
The Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Financial Crises is a key indicator used by economists and policymakers to assess the severity of financial crises. It tracks fluctuations in equity prices that are characteristic of market turmoil and uncertainty.
Methodology
The data is calculated based on daily price movements in major stock market indexes.
Historical Context
This volatility metric helps inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions during economic downturns.
Key Facts
- The tracker reached record highs during the 2008 global financial crisis.
- Elevated volatility is typically associated with periods of heightened economic uncertainty.
- Policymakers closely monitor this metric to assess the health of financial markets.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Financial Crises measures fluctuations in stock prices during periods of financial instability and economic stress.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This metric provides valuable insights into investor sentiment and risk appetite, which is crucial for policymakers and market participants to monitor during times of crisis.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated based on daily price movements in major stock market indexes.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and central banks closely monitor this volatility metric to inform monetary and fiscal policy decisions during economic downturns and financial crises.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is updated daily and provides a real-time assessment of market conditions, with no significant update delays.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Financial Crises (EMVFINCRISES), retrieved from FRED.