Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: Categorical Index: Taxes
EPUTAXES • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
529.71
Year-over-Year Change
394.41%
Date Range
1/1/1985 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: Categorical Index: Taxes measures uncertainty related to tax policy in the United States. This metric is closely watched by economists and policymakers to assess the potential impacts on business and consumer confidence.
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 Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: Categorical Index: Taxes is a component of the broader Economic Policy Uncertainty Index, which tracks policy-related economic uncertainty. The tax-focused index specifically captures uncertainty around future tax rates, tax legislation, and other tax-related policy developments.
Methodology
The index is calculated based on the frequency of newspaper articles discussing economic policy uncertainty related to taxes.
Historical Context
Tracking this index helps analysts and policymakers understand how tax policy uncertainty may affect economic decision-making and growth.
Key Facts
- The index ranges from 0 to 100, with higher values indicating greater tax policy uncertainty.
- The index has shown significant volatility in recent years amid debates over tax reform and changes.
- Elevated tax policy uncertainty can negatively impact business investment and consumer spending.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: Categorical Index: Taxes measures uncertainty related to tax policy in the United States, including potential changes to tax rates and legislation.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index is closely watched by economists and policymakers as tax policy uncertainty can significantly impact business and consumer confidence, as well as economic growth.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The index is calculated based on the frequency of newspaper articles discussing economic policy uncertainty related to taxes.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Tracking this index helps analysts and policymakers understand how tax policy uncertainty may affect economic decision-making and growth, which can inform policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is updated monthly, but there may be lags in the underlying data sources used to calculate the metric.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: Categorical Index: Taxes (EPUTAXES), retrieved from FRED.