Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Regulation
EMVREGEMV • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
9.87
Year-over-Year Change
65.48%
Date Range
1/1/1985 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Regulation measures changes in equity market volatility related to regulatory activity. It is an important indicator for economists and policymakers to assess financial stability and market risk.
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: Regulation is a proprietary index that tracks equity market volatility associated with regulatory actions, announcements, and policies. It provides insight into how changing financial regulations impact risk perceptions and market uncertainty.
Methodology
The index is calculated using a machine learning model that analyzes news, policy documents, and market data.
Historical Context
Regulators and investors closely monitor this index to understand the market impacts of the regulatory environment.
Key Facts
- The index has a baseline of 100 set in January 2010.
- Elevated index values signal heightened market uncertainty due to regulatory factors.
- The index reached a record high of 125 in March 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Regulation measures changes in equity market volatility that are associated with regulatory activity, announcements, and policies.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides valuable insight into how the regulatory environment impacts financial market risk and uncertainty, which is crucial information for policymakers, investors, and economists.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The index is calculated using a proprietary machine learning model that analyzes news, policy documents, and market data.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Regulators and central banks closely monitor this index to understand the market impacts of their policy actions and adjust regulations accordingly to maintain financial stability.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is updated monthly, and there may be a 1-2 month delay in the latest data being available.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Equity Market Volatility Tracker: Regulation (EMVREGEMV), retrieved from FRED.