Smoothed World Uncertainty Index for United Kingdom
This dataset tracks smoothed world uncertainty index for united kingdom over time.
Latest Value
0.25
Year-over-Year Change
165.64%
Date Range
7/1/1953 - 4/1/2025
Summary
The Smoothed World Uncertainty Index for the United Kingdom (UK) is a measure of economic and political uncertainty. It is a valuable indicator for policymakers and analysts seeking to understand the factors driving uncertainty within the UK economy.
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 Smoothed World Uncertainty Index for the UK tracks fluctuations in economic and geopolitical uncertainty over time. It is derived from language used in Economist Intelligence Unit country reports, providing a quantitative assessment of uncertainty levels that can be compared across countries and over time.
Methodology
The index is calculated by counting the frequency of the word 'uncertain' and its variants in the UK's country reports.
Historical Context
The index is used by economists and policymakers to gauge the impact of uncertainty on economic decision-making and policy interventions.
Key Facts
- The index ranges from 0 to 1, with higher values indicating greater uncertainty.
- The UK's index spiked during the 2016 Brexit referendum and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Increased uncertainty can lead to reduced investment, consumption, and economic growth.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Smoothed World Uncertainty Index for the UK measures fluctuations in economic and geopolitical uncertainty over time, based on the frequency of the word 'uncertain' in Economist Intelligence Unit country reports.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The index provides a quantitative assessment of uncertainty levels within the UK economy, which is valuable for policymakers and analysts seeking to understand the factors driving economic decision-making and policy interventions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The index is calculated by counting the frequency of the word 'uncertain' and its variants in the UK's country reports from the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The Smoothed World Uncertainty Index for the UK is used by economists and policymakers to gauge the impact of uncertainty on economic decision-making and to inform policy interventions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is updated quarterly, and there may be delays in the availability of the most recent data due to the time required to process and analyze the underlying country reports.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Smoothed World Uncertainty Index for United Kingdom (WUIMAGBR), retrieved from FRED.