World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Guatemala
WUPIGTM • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.00
Year-over-Year Change
N/A%
Date Range
1/1/1996 - 4/1/2025
Summary
The World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Guatemala (WUPIGTM) measures the level of economic policy uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Guatemala. This index is an important indicator for understanding the economic impacts and policy responses to the public health crisis.
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 WUPIGTM index tracks media coverage of uncertainty surrounding the pandemic's effects on the Guatemalan economy. It is used by economists and policymakers to assess the stability of business and consumer confidence, as well as the potential for disruptions to economic activity.
Methodology
The index is calculated based on the frequency of keywords related to the pandemic and economic uncertainty appearing in Guatemalan news articles.
Historical Context
Monitoring the WUPIGTM helps inform fiscal and monetary policies to support the Guatemalan economy during the pandemic.
Key Facts
- The WUPIGTM reached a record high in April 2020 during the initial COVID-19 outbreak.
- Guatemala's WUPIGTM has been elevated since 2020, indicating persistent pandemic-related economic uncertainty.
- The index provides a timely signal of potential disruptions to investment, consumption, and other economic activity in Guatemala.
FAQs
Q: What does the World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Guatemala measure?
A: The WUPIGTM measures the level of economic policy uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Guatemala. It tracks media coverage to assess uncertainty surrounding the pandemic's effects on the Guatemalan economy.
Q: Why is the WUPIGTM relevant for users or analysts?
A: The WUPIGTM is an important indicator for understanding the economic impacts and policy responses to the public health crisis in Guatemala. It helps inform fiscal and monetary policies to support the Guatemalan economy during the pandemic.
Q: How is the WUPIGTM data collected or calculated?
A: The index is calculated based on the frequency of keywords related to the pandemic and economic uncertainty appearing in Guatemalan news articles.
Q: How is the WUPIGTM used in economic policy?
A: Monitoring the WUPIGTM helps policymakers assess the stability of business and consumer confidence, as well as the potential for disruptions to economic activity in Guatemala. This informs fiscal and monetary policies to support the economy during the pandemic.
Q: Are there any update delays or limitations with the WUPIGTM data?
A: The WUPIGTM data is published regularly with minimal delays, providing timely insights into pandemic-related economic uncertainty in Guatemala.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, World Pandemic Uncertainty Index for Guatemala (WUPIGTM), retrieved from FRED.