Macro Dashboard

Economic indicators and market sentiment analysis

Understanding Macro Indicators
How these indicators affect market conditions

Fed Funds Rate

Higher rates typically bearish for stocks/crypto as borrowing costs increase. Lower rates are generally bullish.

M2 Money Supply

Expanding money supply is bullish for risk assets. Contracting supply is bearish as liquidity decreases.

VIX Index

Low VIX (<20) indicates complacency, high VIX (>30) indicates fear. Extreme readings often precede reversals.

Yield Curve

Inverted curve (negative spread) historically predicts recessions 12-18 months ahead. Steepening is bullish.

CPI Inflation

High inflation leads to tighter Fed policy. Declining inflation is bullish as it allows for easier monetary conditions.

Unemployment Rate

Low unemployment is bullish for consumer spending but may lead to inflation. Rising unemployment signals economic weakness.

GDP Growth

Strong GDP growth is bullish for equities. Negative growth for 2+ quarters indicates recession.

Dollar Index (DXY)

Weak dollar is bullish for commodities and international stocks. Strong dollar is bearish for these assets.