World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Chile
WUPICHL • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
-100.00%
Date Range
1/1/1996 - 4/1/2025
Summary
The World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Chile measures economic uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Chile. It provides a real-time indicator of the impact of the health crisis on the Chilean 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 World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Chile is a novel economic indicator that tracks pandemic-related uncertainty in the Chilean economy. It is based on the frequency of terms related to uncertainty and the pandemic in local news media, providing an up-to-date assessment of how the health crisis is affecting economic conditions.
Methodology
The index is calculated by measuring the frequency of words and phrases indicative of economic uncertainty and the COVID-19 pandemic in a broad set of Chilean news articles.
Historical Context
Policymakers and analysts use this index to understand the evolving economic impacts of the pandemic and shape appropriate policy responses.
Key Facts
- The index ranges from 0 to 100, with higher values indicating greater pandemic-related uncertainty.
- Chile's index reached a peak of 82 in April 2020 at the start of the pandemic.
- The index has declined since mid-2020 as the economic impacts of COVID-19 have stabilized.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Chile measures the level of economic uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Chilean economy.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index provides a real-time, data-driven assessment of how the pandemic is affecting economic conditions in Chile, which is crucial for policymakers and analysts seeking to understand and respond to the evolving crisis.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The index is calculated by measuring the frequency of words and phrases related to economic uncertainty and the COVID-19 pandemic in a broad set of Chilean news articles.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use this index to understand the evolving economic impacts of the pandemic and shape appropriate policy responses to support the Chilean economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is updated regularly, providing a timely assessment of pandemic-related uncertainty. However, as a media-based measure, it may be subject to certain biases or lags in reflecting real-time economic conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Chile (WUPICHL), retrieved from FRED.