Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Trade Policy
This dataset tracks equity market volatility tracker: trade policy over time.
Latest Value
11.28
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/1985 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Trade Policy measures changes in market volatility due to trade policy uncertainty. This metric provides insight into how trade policy decisions impact 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
The Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Trade Policy is a Federal Reserve economic indicator that tracks equity market volatility specifically related to trade policy uncertainty. It is used by economists and policymakers to assess the market impact of trade disputes, negotiations, and policy changes.
Methodology
The data is calculated using options-implied equity market volatility.
Historical Context
This trend is closely watched by market analysts, investors, and policymakers to understand the economic effects of trade policy shifts.
Key Facts
- The tracker reached record highs during the 2018-2019 U.S.-China trade dispute.
- Increased trade policy volatility can discourage business investment.
- The indicator is updated monthly by the Federal Reserve.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Trade Policy measures changes in implied equity market volatility that are specifically attributable to trade policy uncertainty.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This indicator provides insight into how equity markets respond to evolving trade policy, which is crucial information for investors, economists, and policymakers.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is calculated using options-implied equity market volatility.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers closely monitor this indicator to understand the market impact of trade policy decisions and negotiations.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Trade Policy is updated monthly by the Federal Reserve.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Trade Policy (EMVTRADEPOLEMV), retrieved from FRED.